Goal: Enhance and expand areas occupied by southern mule deer in San Diego County within suitable natural vegetation surrounded by a limited number of high use roads, and increase connectivity (and reduce potential road mortality) between occupied and suitable habitat areas to allow expansion and movement of southern mule deer occurrences and to ensure persistence in the MSPA over the long-term (>100 years).
Management units: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
In 2018-2019, collect genetic material from southern mule deer to determine the extent of deer movement between conserved lands and barriers to connectivity in northern San Diego County
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| RES-1 | In 2018-19, collect and analyze deer genetic material from conserved lands in MUs 6, 7, 8 and 9 to determine the extent of deer movement and connectivity between conserved lands. | In progress | |
| RES-2 | Submit project metadata, data and reports to MSP web portal | Unknown |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Determined deer genetic connectivity between conserved lands in MUs 6, 7, 8 and 9 | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
In 2017 and 2018 and in conjunction with other linkage assessments and implementation plans, as feasible (e.g., mountain lion), integrate wildlife infrastructure recommendations to enhance deer movement based on results of deer genetic studies.
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRP-1 | Incorporate considerations for mule deer when identifying locations and wildlife infrastructure improvements for mountain lions and other species in linkage implementation plans | Available for implementation |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Measures to improve mule deer connectivity identified in wildlife infrastructure improvement plans | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Beginning in 2018, implement high priority wildlife infrastructure improvements to enhance connectivity for deer and other wildlife species
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMP-1 | Submit project data and management actions to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action | |
| IMP-2 | Unknown |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Wildlife crossing infrastructure improvements implemented to improve mule deer connectivity | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
From 2018 to 2021, monitor implementation and effectiveness of linkage enhancements actions for mule deer and other wildlife species
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and reports to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness of wildlife crossing infrastructure is in enhancing connectivity for mule deer is monitored | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Loss of connectivity | LOSCON |