Objective 2 <br />Sustain and Improve air quality throughout the region. <br />Obetective 3 <br />Develop a regional approach to restoring and protecting endangered and threatened <br />plants and animals. Work to prevent sensitive species from becoming threatened or <br />endangered. <br />Oboective 4 <br />Minimize the loss of important natural resources, unique habitats, and open spaces as <br />development occurs. <br />Ob 'ective 5 <br />Mitigate environmental impacts, and impacts to important natural resources, where <br />some impact is unavoidable. <br />Objective 6 <br />Provide adequate facilities throughout the region to meet existing and future recreational <br />needs. <br />Objective 7 <br />Foster increased environmental sensitivity and stewardship through public education. <br />Region 2050 Land Use Form Goal <br />Promote land use patterns that sustain and improve quality of life in the Southern <br />Willamette Valley, maintain each community's identity, and balance economic <br />development and conservation of natural resources. <br />Objective 5 <br />Maintain the rural character of rural communities and protect high value farm and forest <br />lands. <br />