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 Pozo - La Panza Theme: A vast rolling chaparral landscape including a remote motorized recreation network supporting dispersed recreation activities, grazing areas for wild horses and livestock, and private inholdings characterize this Place. Setting: The low, dissected hills and mountains of the La Panza Range dominate the Pozo/La Panza Place. Most of the Place is readily accessible either by the historic Pozo-La Panza Road (that passes through the area from east to west), or by the Navajo Road that takes off from California State Highway 58 and runs south until it meets the Pozo-La Panza Road. The Pozo/La Panza Road provides the only motorized access to the north end of the Machesna Mountain Wilderness. This is a largely chaparral-covered landscape with scattered blue oak woodlands, gray pines, and occasional annual grasslands. Several threatened, endangered and sensitive plant and animal species reside here including the dwarf calycadenia (Calycadenia villosa), Camatta Canyon amole (Chlorogalum purpureum reductum), Parish's checkerbloom (Sidalcea hickmanii ssp. parishii), Santa Margarita manzanita (Arctostaphylos pilosula pilosula), peregrine falcon and the California condor. Water is scarce except for several springs that are vital to both wildlife and livestock. This area is best known for its variety of OHV opportunities that require advanced skill levels. Visitors from coastal areas, especially San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande, heavily use OHV routes. In addition to motorized use, the area supports recreation uses such as mining, hunting, mountain biking and the running of hounds. There are four grazing allotments and a portion of the Black Mountain Wildhorse Territory. The Place supports special-uses, such as power lines, apiaries, and filming locations. Much of the area is a historic gold mining district as evidenced by scattered abandoned mines. The variety and intensities of use in this Place create conflicts and management challenges for recreation and permitted activities. Special Interest Area: Page 70 • Camatta (new) 55 acres
September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 Los Padres National Forest Strategy Total national forest acres--Pozo/La Panza Place: 17,175 Desired Condition: The Pozo/La Panza Place is a natural appearing landscape that functions as an open space and motorized recreation area. Healthy watersheds are maintained by managing the OHV system. Program Emphasis: OHV use and dispersed recreation opportunities are maintained while resolving conflicts with other important resources (i.e., TES species, heritage sites, wild horses, water quality, and grazing allotments). Improve cooperation between the Forest Service and users to cultivate allies in the desired management of the Place. Improve OHV trails and facilities emphasizing safety, signage and resource protection. Increase law enforcement presence. Page 71
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