Net positive benefit definition

Net positive benefit means any effective action or transaction which promotes the overall purposes for which the land was acquired. It is compensation over and above the required payment of market value for or replacement of the affected parcel to offset any requested use or activity which would preclude or affect, in whole or in part, current or future uses of natural resource lands that are managed primarily for the conservation and protection of natural, historical or recreational resources. Net positive benefit shall not be solely monetary compensation, but shall include mitigation and other consideration related to environmental, historical of recreational benefits, as applicable, to the affected management unit.