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