Scenic Beauty

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STEP 1.  In the planning area are there unique or high-quality scenic landscapes?

NO [  ]                 YES [  ]                   UNKNOWN [  ]

1. If your answer is "No,” additional evaluation is not needed concerning scenic beauty.  Document the finding on form NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent and proceed with planning.

2. If your answer is "Yes,” go to step 2.

3. If your answer is “Unknown,” consult Section II of the FOTG for a listing of identified as areas of scenic beauty and repeat step 1.

STEP 2.  Will the proposed action or activity affect the scenic quality of the landscape?

NO [  ]                 YES [  ]

1. If your answer is "No,” No additional evaluation is needed concerning scenic beauty.  Document the finding, including the reasons, on form NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent and proceed with planning.

2. If your answer is “Yes,” go to step 3.

STEP 3. Can the proposed action be modified to avoid the adverse effect on the scenic quality of the landscape?

YES [  ]                 NO [  ]

1. If your answer is "Yes,” modify the alternative and repeat step 2.

2. If your answer is "No,” document the finding, including the reasons, on form NRCS-CPA-52 or equivalent and proceed with planning.

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