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 basins provide key riparian habitat, particularly for some threatened and endangered species. Neotropical migrant bird species include the endangered least Bell’s vireo and southwestern willow flycatcher. The least Bell's vireo’s nesting habitat is critical to species recovery. The assemblage of reptiles and amphibians associated with the habitat include the endangered arroyo toad and threatened California red-legged frog. Exotic aquatic species (especially bullfrogs and crayfish) compete with native species using river habitats. Forest visitors at Santa Ynez River The hot, dry inland summer weather and limited availability of running streams makes the Santa Ynez River a popular destination for water-oriented activities. Dramatic rock formations distinguish the Santa Ynez Canyon (one of the longest drivable stretches of accessible water in southern California). The Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area (LSYRA) and a large recreation residence area are situated upstream from Lake Cachuma. LSYRA day-use sites and campgrounds are concession-managed facilities that often reach maximum capacities on summer weekends. Multiple-use trails offer motorized and non-motorized use, including OHV riding, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. The area includes a Forest Service administrative compound and employee housing facilities. Upper Santa Ynez Recreation Area offers a more primitive recreation experience, centered on picnicking, camping, fishing, and hunting. Seasonal road and campground closures are used in the area to protect threatened, endangered, proposed, candidate, and sensitive species. Recreation use is concentrated and increasing in the Figueroa-Santa Ynez Place and use trends reflect a shift to larger group sizes in developed recreation sites. Many developed sites, roads and trails need maintenance and updating. Competing recreation uses on trails create conflicts and OHV trespass is a problem. Recreational target shooting occurs in designated and undesignated locations and requires periodic trash cleanup. Law enforcement coverage is not adequate for present and future needs. Public safety is a primary concern. Page 56
September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 Los Padres National Forest Strategy The Figueroa-Santa Ynez Place has numerous examples of rock art and other archaeological sites, and Native Americans continue to use the area for plant gathering and conducting ceremonies. The area along the Santa Ynez River was an extensive prehistoric settlement that supported a large Chumash population. Other activities occurring within this Place include active range allotments, mining claims, communications facilities, utility corridors, and commercial and non-commercial filming and photography. Private land inholdings scattered throughout the area prevent access to some national forest lands and generate occasional land exchange proposals. Because of the vegetative cover, seasonal weather conditions, and heavy recreation use, the Figueroa-Santa Ynez Place is particularly susceptible to fire. The upper Santa Ynez Watershed has a history of large wildland brush fires that can contribute to the fire-flood sequence and may threaten nearby communities. Noxious weeds are spread by both natural events and human caused activities. Species of most concern include star-thistle, several brooms, and tamarisk. Designated Wild and Scenic Rivers: • Sisquoc River 1.9 miles Special Interest Area: • Mono Basin 3,698 acres Total national forest acres--Figueroa-Santa Ynez Place: 84,998 Desire d Condition: Scenic qualities of the landscape and biological diversity are maintained. Large-scale wildland fires and flood event damage are minimized. Threatened, endangered, proposed, candidate and sensitive species habitat and populations are sustained or increased, and exotic aquatic species and noxious weeds are controlled or reduced. Cultural resources are protected and Native American tribal relationships strengthened. All administrative and recreation facilities meet standards and provide high quality recreation experiences and public services. Special-use authorizations (including recreation residences) are all administered to standard. Program Emphasis: Conduct prescribed fire and fuel treatment projects to maintain diverse vegetation, improve watershed conditions, and minimize large-scale wildland fire. Monitor threatened, endangered, proposed, candidate and sensitive species habitat and populations and control/remove exotic and noxious species. Consult with Native American tribes and continue to protect cultural resources. Upgrade administrative and recreation facilities and promote uses compatible with threatened, endangered, proposed, candidate and sensitive species and habitat. Work with concessionaires to provide high-quality visitor services and information. Complete recreation residence continuation determination and complete actions needed when term permits expire on December 31, 2008. Complete any scheduled residence removals. Continue to promote volunteer Resource Improvement Projects with cooperators. Limit recreational target shooting to managed sites. Control unauthorized OHV use. Work collaboratively with federal and state agencies and water management entities as they initiate efforts to restore steelhead trout access to habitat upstream of Bradbury Dam. Work cooperatively with the City of Santa Barbara to enable a consistent approach to resource management within the Mono SIA. Page 57
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