1. Develop an open space plan to identify significant agricultural and natural resources, high priority scenic areas, potential greenways, environmentally sensitive lands and water resources, to provide a framework for developing a network of interconnected open space and to develop a program for protection of significant features. Natural areas in the village should be mapped and included in the Open Space Plan. (5.1.1g, 5.1.1h, 5.4.b)

2. In rewriting the Zoning Bylaw, develop overlay zoning districts for priority natural resources, including aquifer recharge areas, wetlands, natural areas, wildlife habitat. The process of creating overlay districts will include mapping the resource and establishing standards for the protection of the resources. (5.1.1.f, 5.3.1.a., 5.3.3.b., 5.3.4.c, 5.3.5.c)

3. Make provisions to preserve agricultural and forestry resources on land located outside of the agricultural and forestry zoning districts through zoning techniques or voluntary preservation. (5.2.a.)

4. Conduct a Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) to rank the importance and viability of agricultural lands. Also consider conducting a Forest LESA (FLESA). (5.2.b.)

5. Establish a committee to work with existing agricultural and forest land owners to help with future planning of their land. (5.2.d.)

6. Consider establishing a fund to preserve priority resource land through a Purchase of Development Right program. (5.2.g)

7. Implement a program to educate landowners about natural resource protection and assist them with implementation strategies for:
a. Addressing pollution problems within the watersheds of streams and lakes and lake measure to protect water resources. (5.3.2.d.)
b. Protecting wetlands, focusing on informing landowners on the functions and values of wetlands. (5.3.3.d.)
c. Pursuing voluntary means for conserving natural areas. (5.3.4.d.)

8. Consider conducting a study of wildlife habitat areas, including their location, function, priority of importance and threats to their continued viability, especially focussing on identification of wildlife corridors and working with surrounding towns to identify areas of multi-town significance. (5.3.5.b., 5.3.5.d.)

9. Conduct an inventory of scenic views and vistas, including ridge lines. Develop flexible land development techniques, and guidelines for minimizing impacts for development to preserve these resources. (5.4.d., 5.4.e.)

10. Develop plans for a greenway network, inventorying existing trails and destinations, providing for maximum public safety and access to public sites and linking to regional networks. Provide a long range plan for pedestrian bicycle access to the Carpenter-Carse Library. Construction of the funded bike path to Ballards Corners is a high priority. (5.7.5.d., 5.7.6.a, b, d, and e)