Land Management Plan - Part 2 Los Padres National Forest Strategy

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Land Management Plan Part 2 Los Padres National Forest Strategy September 2005 exotic wildlife species to aide in the recovery of threatened and endangered species. Vegetative management emphasis includes fuels management around populated areas and within adjoining wildernesses. Forest health issues such as the spread of Sudden Oak Death, which holds the potential to cause devastation of coastal-forested habitats are addressed. The North Coast Ridge Road will remain closed to public vehicular and mountain bike use, but open to foot and horse equestrian traffic. Analyze the potential for visitor information opportunities on the south coast. Provide continuing opportunities for day-use and camping, including the maintenance, upgrading or construction of visitor facilities along California State Highway 1. Communication and administrative site support facilities will be developed to improve management of the Place. Adaptive reuse of existing structures will remain the preferred way of addressing future facility needs. Manage recreation use and related facilities to maintain scenic integrity. Protect and enhance scenic qualities through cooperative efforts with CalTrans, California State Parks, and others. Project management decisions will be consistent with the enforceable policies of the California Coastal Act and the Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan to the maximum extent practicable. The Brazil Ranch will be a place for conference and educational opportunities focused on environmental conservation, stewardship and sustainability. Managed public access and recreation opportunities will be provided. Traditional land uses and resource conservation activities can be showcased and studied. Other small-scale special-uses may be authorized. Brazil Ranch Page 44
September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 Los Padres National Forest Strategy Black Mountain Theme: A rural scenic landscape of chaparral with blue oak woodlands and savannas. Home of wild horses and sensitive plant species. Setting: The Black Mountain Place is the most distinctive landform in this northeastern arm of the Los Padres National Forest. The highly visible, silverdomed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) radar facility at its summit further emphasizes the mountain as the central topographic feature in this expansive, relatively undisturbed landscape. The national forest boundary defines three sides of this Place. Descending north, east and west from the mountain to the edge of the national forest, the terrain becomes rolling foothills and flatlands that spread onto large neighboring ranches. Streams such as Fernandez and Shell Creeks are intermittent, but there are springs and seeps scattered throughout the area. Chaparral covers the entire mountain and most of the Place, but below elevations of 1,800 feet large patches of blue oak woodlands and savannas intermix with chaparral. It is home to a wild horse herd that roams this area and to two sensitive plant species. Castle Crag, Black Mountain Place Access to this Place is limited by the absence of public roads. The main road to the FAA facility is paved. Portions of the area receive considerable public use for such activities as recreational mining, hunting, mountain biking, and OHV use. There are two allotments and two special-use Page 45
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