The long-term goal of this project is to restore and enhance wetland/riparian habitat along 3 miles, 200 acres, of the San Dieguito River and reduce fire risk to the surrounding community. Key actions include non-native, invasive plant removal, revegetation with native species, volunteer training, community workshops and education of local residents on how to improve habitat and create Fire-Safe landscapes around their homes. A secondary goal of this project is to highlight the importance of diverse partnerships in conserving habitat along the San Dieguito River. For more information, go to: http://www.ranchosantafereview.com/news/local-news/sd-cm-rsf-restorationproject-20171101-story.html.
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Project type: Habitat restoration
Target species: Coastal California gnatcatcher, giant reed, Least Bell's vireo
Target vegetation: coastal sage scrub, riparian forest & scrub
Main implementing entity: San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy
Partner: Glen Laube; CalFire; Fairbanks Ranch Association; Rancho Santa Fe Association; Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District; San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Point of contact: Arne Johanson
SDMMP lead: Emily Perkins
Study lead: Arne Johanson
MSP Objectives and actions:ALTFIR-8