Scenic Integrity Objectives. Scenic Integrity indicates the degree of intactness and wholeness of the landscape character. The scenic integrity objectives establish limits of acceptable human alterations as the landscape moves toward a landscape character goal. Special Use Permit: A written permit, that authorizes use or occupancy of USFS lands and specifies the terms and conditions under which the use or occupancy may occur. [source] Sensitive Species: Generally, refers to species that are declining or appear to be in need of conservation. USFS and BLM maintain lists of sensitive species that must be considered to satisfy USFS and BLM environmental clearances. Visual Impact Assessment: May be required in major reconstruction projects where there is a substantial visual change proposed in the highway corridor, where new or out-of-kind replacement buildings, bridges or other structures are proposed, or where there is significant vegetative cutting along state highways. APPENDIX A-3 SUPPLEMENTAL VISUAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES GUIDE FOR CDOT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS CDOT has agreed to implement project-specific design protocols to support USFS and BLM management plan standards and guidelines for visual and scenic quality. These protocols help soften visual impacts associated with highways and their appurtenances. Topics discussed in this overview apply to new construction, reconstruction and maintenance projects by CDOT and do not apply to existing conditions. Health, safety, and welfare will take precedent concerning temporary replacement of the items in this appendix. General Requirements
Scenic Integrity Objectives. Scenic Integrity indicates the degree of intactness and wholeness of the landscape character. The scenic integrity objectives establish limits of acceptable human alterations as the landscape moves toward a landscape character goal.
