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1982: Also adopted in 1982 was the Fairmount/University of Oregon Special Study <br /> that aspired to preserve and enhance livability by maintaining a balance <br /> between open spaces, parks, and urban development. <br /> 1986: An extensive 20 -year plan for horticulture, turf, and irrigation within the park <br /> and garden were prepared. This was the first comprehensive planning effort <br /> for Hendricks Park and included extensive mapping of the forested area <br /> ecosystem, a classification of types and distribution of public use for the site, <br /> and an assessment of infrastructure needs including the forest trails. <br /> 1987: The Eugene /Springfield Metro Area General Plan established a number of <br /> policies which support hillside open space acquisition and preservation. <br /> 1988: An ad -hoc group working with the City's principal landscape architect <br /> prepared the Rhododendron Garden Tree Management Plan, which focused <br /> on the health and management of the tree canopy in the Rhododendron <br /> Garden. A recommendation was made to develop a forest management plan <br /> for the entire park after observations that stress on some fir trees was <br /> contributing to root zone impaction. In addition to the Rhododendron <br /> Garden Tree Management Plan, this ad -hoc group prepared a Hendricks <br /> Park Management Manual that defined the park's purpose and outlined <br /> specific management guidelines. Emphasis was placed on simple, forest - <br /> related uses such as walking, jogging, picnicking, and nature contact and <br /> recommended keeping the native forest undeveloped and to remove ivy and <br /> other non - native vegetation. <br /> 1989: The Eugene Parks and Recreation Plan was adopted, which formulated a <br /> number of policies and actions for protecting and managing natural areas, <br /> with an emphasis on passive recreation opportunities in the south hills and <br /> extension of the Ridgeline Trail System. Specific actions for Hendricks Park <br /> include developing a master plan to reduce automobile impact on the <br /> Rhododendron Garden and other park activities, develop a small scale <br /> playground, redesign and improve irrigation in the garden, and remodel the <br /> Rhododendron Garden. <br /> 1990: The Eugene /Springfield Natural Resources Special Study inventoried <br /> significant upland, wetland, and riparian areas in the metropolitan area. <br /> Hendricks Park, as part of the Laurel Hill site, was identified as a significant <br /> upland area and received a high rating for significant wildlife habitat, and a <br /> high rating for flora and a variety of habitat. <br /> Administrative Order - 3 <br />