MUNICIPAL TOOLS

In June 2008, Governor Rendell signed Act 24 requiring Pennsylvania municipalities along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail to take such action, consistent with applicable law, to preserve the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the trail and to conserve and maintain it as a public natural resource. The Municipal Tools section of this website provides examples of planning and regulatory documents along with application tips to assist municipalities in taking actions to implement Act 24 based on a strategy the community has identified using the Conservation Guidebook. (See the Conservation Guidebook section of this website to view the contents of the Guidebook and the checklist for municipalities to use as a starting point in making their own protection strategy for the Appalachian Trail.) The tools are organized by the seven areas outlined and further explained in the Conservation Guidebook. The application tips included with the examples are provided to help municipal officials become familiar with some of the planning considerations for each of the seven areas. Internet links and references on specific topics are also included for additional information.

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