From: Scott P. Harris <spharris@...>
Subject: Re: [CA_BUOW_FORUM] Tejon Ranch development and habitat protections [1 Attachment]
To: CA_BUOW_FORUM@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 9:49 AM

<*>[Attachment(s) from Scott P. Harris included below]

See SEATAC Minutes for Centennial, one of the Tejon Phased Development projects. Centennial is slated entirely w.i. LA County.  Comments on grasslands/raptor implications begin on page 11 of 46. DEIR due to come out sometime this year by LA County Dept. of Regional Planning.

Scott



>>> "Stan Moore" <stangabboon@...> 6/10/2009 6:43 PM >>>
For anyone interested --

The Tejon Ranch has applied for permits that would allow development of approximately 10% of the ranch.  Conservation organizations, such as Cal. Audubon, the Sierra Club, the Endangered Habitats League, etc. have agreed to not litigate against the project in exchange for agreements that allow for the issuance of conservation easements that will set aside approximately 240,000 acres of wild land in perpetuity.

The EIS and HCP documents are available on the website of the USFWS Ventura office at the following link:  http://www.fws.gov/Ventura/

Pete Bloom and colleagues wrote a mitigation plan for California Condors which I believe will make this situation a net positive for condors in Southern California for the next fifty years.

While burrowing owls do not nest on the Tejon Ranch in significant numbers, they do use it for wintering survival habitat and thus the preservation of vast acreage in pristing condition offers a benefit to burrowing owls wintering in the region.

A public comment period is in effect into early July, 2009.  I have already sent in my letter of support.  I encourage interested parties to send in your own comments, whether you agree with me or not.  It is best to make your informed voice heard...


Stan Moore




<*>Attachment(s) from Scott P. Harris:


<*> 1 of 1 File(s) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CA_BUOW_FORUM/attachments/folder/361160764/item/list
  <*> SEATAC Sept 8 Approved Centennail Minutesm_080908.pdf

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