Type: report

Article abstract: INTRODUCTION This annual monitoring and management report summarizes the activities and results of the 2013 habitat management activities, the Initial and Capital activities, conducted within the Greenhills Ranch Preserve which is owned by the Greenhills Ranch Home Owners Association (HOA). This report was prepared to demonstrate the management actions implemented during the 2013 habitat management year to meet the goals of the Habitat Management Plan (HMP; Scheidt 2006). As stated in the HMP, the purpose of the HMP is to define specific measures to ensure the long-term viability of the conserved preserve through monitoring and maintenance activities designed to protect the resources in perpetuity. The HMP provides a framework of the management of the preserve. Habitat Restoration Sciences Inc. (HRS) is providing habitat management on behalf of the current owner. HRS began the management of the preserve in July 2013 upon receipt of the management funds on June 27, 2013. During that time, Initial and Capital tasks were undertaken by HRS. HRS will initiate the Ongoing tasks in June of 2014. HRS habitat restoration specialist/monitor Kyle Matthews and habitat manager Anita Hayworth, PhD. conducted habitat management visits and tasks during the 2013 period. The Habitat Manager is in turn responsible to the County's HMP Administrator (Beth Ehsan), who has final authority over the preserve area.