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Planner DeBlois suggested that we just say "including, but not limited to." He explained that the areas mentioned were just meant as examples. Discussion follows as to whether we really want to add pine flatwoods in that definition. Planner DeBlois explained that this was meant to apply to areas set up as conservation areas rather than conservation easements, and it is not necessarily limited to endangered lands. He explained that conservation area only applies to the areas set aside with a conservation easement. It would not apply to an area developed as a subdivision. Also the definition of'a conservation easement is further implemented in the chapter as allowing passive recreation uses, etc. Discussion continued in regard to buying property with pine flatwoods on it and whether or not you could put a subdivision on it. It was noted that you would have to take out the 150 or 10% set aside, and Planner DeBlois suggested we make more specific reference to percent set asides in those specific situations. Chairman Eggert next referred to the definition of Tree on Page 80 which includes a trunk diameter of 2 inches and felt that should be distinguished from a protected tree where we have a dbh of 4". Planner DeBlois agreed there needs to be a cross reference to Protected Tree which is set out on Page 59, and Chairman Eggert suggested that we put "Tree, Protected" back here on Page 80 by the generic definition of Tree. Chairman Eggert asked about "Vegetation Survey" as opposed to "Tree Survey," and further noted that recreational tract is not defined. Director Keating fel--t that we can add Silviculture, Recrea- tional Tracts, and Vegetation Survey, to the definitions. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to be heard. Jim Young of Kimley-Horn came before the Board and advised that he has several 'pages of comments which cover several S E P, 111990 17