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The proposed amendment will provide a separate population forecast for Eugene and a separate population forecast for Springfield out to the year 2035. No other changes to the Metro Plan are included in this proposal. These changes do not affect Metro Plan consistency with this goal and in any case, this goal does not apply within adopted, acknowledged urban growth boundaries. (See also OAR 660 - 024 -0020) Goal 4 — Forest Lands To conserve forest lands by maintaining the forest land base and to protect the state's forest economy by making possible economically efficient forest practices that assure the continuous growing and harvesting of forest tree species as the leading use on forest land consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, and fish and wildlife resources and to provide for recreational opportunities and agriculture. The proposed amendments do not affect Metro Plan consistency with this goal and in any case, this goal does not apply within adopted, acknowledged urban growth boundaries. (See also OAR 660 - 024 -0020) Goal 5 — Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources To protect natural resources and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces. The Cities have finished all work required under Goal 5 during the most recent Periodic Review (completed in 2007). Population projections alone do not impact land inventories; subsequent analysis of these inventories may proceed with the population figures, but that analysis and subsequent actions must observe applicable goals, statutes and rules. The proposed amendment does not affect acknowledged Goal 5 inventories so this proposal does not create an inconsistency with the goal. (See also OAR 660 -023) Goal 6 — Air, Water and Land Resources Quality To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. This goal is primarily concerned with compliance with federal and state environmental quality statutes, and how this compliance is achieved as development proceeds in relationship to air sheds, river basins and land resources. An adopted population forecast for a new 20 -year period has no direct affect on or applicability to this goal. Any actions affecting inventories or land use or development that occur as a result of the population forecast are subject to the applicable goals, statutes and rules at the time those actions are undertaken. Goal 7 — Areas Subject to Natural (Disasters and Hazards To protect people and property from natural hazards. The Metro Plan and the development ordinances of each city are acknowledged to be in compliance with all applicable statewide land use goals, including Goal 7. Population forecasts adopted into the comprehensive plan do not affect land use, development, or inventories. Subsequent actions based upon these forecasts and 0