Land Use & Zoning
Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 3 specifically protects which type of land use?
AForest lands
BAgricultural lands✓ Correct
CCoastal shorelines
DWilderness areas
Explanation
Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 3 — Agricultural Lands — requires cities and counties to preserve and maintain agricultural lands. It restricts development on high-value farmland and requires justification for any rezoning away from agricultural use, reflecting Oregon's strong commitment to protecting its farming economy.
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