The objective of this class is to retain the existing character of the landscape. The level of change to the characteristic landscape should be low. Management activities may be seen, but should not attract the attention of the casual observer. Any changes must repeat the basic elements of form, line, color, and texture found in the predominant natural features of the characteristic landscape.
Class III. The objective of this class is to partially retain the existing character of the landscape. The level of change to the characteristic landscape should be moderate.
Management activities may attract attention but should not dominate the view of the casual observer. Changes should repeat the basic elements found in the predominant natural features of the characteristic landscape. Class IV. The objective of this class is to provide for management activities which require major modifications of the existing character of the landscape. The level of change to the characteristic landscape can be high.
These management activities may dominate the view and be the major focus of viewer attention. However, every attempt should be made to minimize the impact of these activities through careful location, minimal disturbance, and repeating the basic elements. When considering a site-specific project proposal, visual resource impact analysis involves determining whether the potential visual impacts from proposed surface-disturbing activities will meet the VRM class objectives established for the area, or whether design adjustments will be required.
Visual resources offered by public lands have cultural significance and often play a role in identity formations of self and place. Scenic beauty of landscapes contributes to local and regional economies—especially those dependent on nature tourism. In the context of landscape modifications, understanding the human perceptible realm and scale is fundamental as it affects landscape planning, design, management, and in-turn, ecological processes.
As the population increases so do pressures on our shared landscapes. Visual resources are commonly raised as a subject during land-use planning and project proposals. The BLM has the responsibility to manage lands in a manner that will protect the quality of scenic values. Scenic beauty of the American landscape are a valued part of our culture and heritage to be passed forward for future generations. Purpose: To emphasize the importance of proper implementation of the Visual Resource Management VRM program specifically in regard to renewable energy.
The policy establishes criteria and procedures for inventorying visual values visual resource inventory classes and provides a framework for managing these values visual resource management classes. Public lands are objectively evaluated for scenic values and then assigned to one of four visual resourceinventory VRI classes. Classes are determined through inventorying and assessing scenic quality, public sensitivities and visibility.
The VRI classes are intended for informational use only. Inventory classes are not intended to automatically become VRM class designations. Management classes are determined through careful analyses of other land uses and demands.
The VRM classes are considered a land use plan decision that guides future land management actions and subsequent site-specific implementation decisions. Class determination is based on a full assessment that evaluates the VRI in concert with needed resource uses and desirable future outcomes.
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