This district is established primarily as a conservation measure to preserve for existing and future generations a part of the ecological balance between man and his natural environment. Through the maintenance of large areas of land devoted to woodlands, much benefit can be derived by many people in the form of diminished air and water pollution and soil erosion; cover for wildlife and flora; and the preservation of related natural resources located therein. These designated areas may be located along the rivers and streams, the hills, or level areas within the jurisdiction of this title. Once established, no forestry district shall be diminished in size for any purpose except public health, safety or recreation in which case the city council shall take extreme care in permitting a special use. Such land designated as a forestry district will be publicly owned or owned by a nonprofit land conservancy. (Ord. 2013-20)