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Figure 3 (continued) <br /> Natural and Working Lands (NWL) <br /> Policy in this sector should balance carbon sequestration with -other co-benefits- The <br /> overall objective is to maintain Nle'VL as a carbon sink and minimize the net GHG <br /> emissions associated ,Arith management_ biomass disposal, and wildfire events. <br /> Examples that could be considered include: <br /> - Incorporate NWL conservation into local land use plans including adoption of a <br /> natural and -.vorking lands climate plan, land climate plan, and the recognition of <br /> the climate resiliency benefits of NWL <br /> - Adopt policies that encourage management practices known to enhance carbon <br /> sequestration on NVVL <br /> - .Adopt policies to expand and improve management of urban forests for net long- <br /> term carbon storage <br /> - Adopt urban forestry and green infrastructure programs <br /> - Adopt zoning to allow empty lots and other underutilized space to be converted <br /> into community gardens and greenspace <br /> - Adopt ordinances preserving and enhancing carbon sequestration of wetlands: <br /> forests, croplands, and grasslands <br /> - Adopt plans to conserve lands, water; and other natural features and resources <br /> for habitat function, v atershed protection; air and water quality protection, and <br /> other ecosystem services <br /> - Adopt ordinances preserving trees in urban areas through the review of proposed <br /> land use developments where trees are present on either public or private <br /> property <br /> - Adopt plans and support projects for forest management activities to restore <br /> California. forest lands that have high tree mortality and unnaturally dense fuel <br /> leads to a fire resilient condition that will mitigate wildfire size and severity <br /> - Promote and encourage the development of value-added alternatives, such as <br /> composting, energy, biochar, and good products to avoid open burning of forest <br /> biomass wastes <br /> - Develop strategies to value the benefits of forest fuels reductions on upper- <br /> watershed water quality: quantity, and timing <br /> aaa <br /> Agriculture <br /> - Incorporate farmland conservation in local land use plans <br /> - Provide incentives for carbon sequestration and carbon-based conservation <br /> farm ing techniques; including the use of b'iochar and compost from biomass <br /> ,-�;astes that ..vould have otherodse been landfilled or-open burned <br /> - Promote value-added alternatives,_ such as composting, energy, biochar, and <br /> ,good products, and prohibit open burning of agricultural biomass wastes <br /> - Develop incentives to red rice applications of pesticides and fertilizers and <br /> increase use of compost <br /> - Support development of farmers markets and provide guidance and support for <br /> local farmers. especially in disadvantaged communities <br /> - Develop programs to encourage use -of composting to enhance soil for carbon <br /> sequestration and soil healthy farms plans <br /> - Promote grazing management and animal dietary strategies to red rice methane <br /> emissions from enteric fermentation <br /> - Require best management practices for livestock waste for confined animal <br /> facilities <br />