Redevelopment of Quonset Point/Davisville NorthKingstown, RI
Proposed Development of Forests
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Data Analysis
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Data Collected
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FORESTS
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total
area covered
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Proposed
development
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Proposed
protection
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Deciduous
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135
acres (4% of property)
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40
acres (30%)
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95
acres (70%)
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Evergreen
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20
acres (.06% of property)
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5
acres (25%)
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15
acres (75%)
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Mixed
Deciduous
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90
acres (3% of property)
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41
acres (46%)
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49
acres (54%)
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The forested areas that occur on the perimeter of the property and adjacent to areas planned for open space are the most significant. For the purposes of buffering, forested areas are prime candidates for reducing any noise and air pollution that may be generated on the property.