Identification should include the
- definition of land use, including the history of land use
- most common land use classifications in your locality and in the state and who assigns them
- criteria for classifications.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What guidelines determine land use?
- What benefits are there to land/property owners in land-use classifications?
- What is the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program and how does it provide incentives to help preserve ecosystems and critical environmental areas?