Goal: Develop a science-based conservation plan that
identifies key habitat and ecological processes to guide
protection and restoration activities in the densely
populated San Francisco Bay Area.
The Problem: Rapid, haphazard development in the
San Francisco Bay Area irrevocably alters key habitat
before its importance and vulnerability are recognized.
Science advisor: Stuart B. Weiss, PhD, of the
Creekside Center for Earth Observation, provides
expertise and experience needed for conservation
planning and implementation.
Project websites:
www.openspacecouncil.org
www.bayarealands.org
Conservation Approach: The San Francisco Bay
Area Upland Habitat Goals Project employs a science-
based process to help conserve biodiversity for future
generations. The project, administered by the Bay Area
Open Space Council, will provide recommendations for
protection of upland habitat based on existing and new
data, expert opinion, and map-based analyses. These
recommendations will be available to guide private and
public conservation efforts concerning land acquisition
and restoration. A sound framework for habitat
protection enables land management agencies and
local jurisdictions charged with land use planning to
procure and direct funds for conservation. Informed
assessment and planning are crucial to conserve and
restore healthy ecosystems, while permitting compatible
uses as rapid development continues in the Bay Area.
Download upland goals vision pdf
identifies key habitat and ecological processes to guide
protection and restoration activities in the densely
populated San Francisco Bay Area.
The Problem: Rapid, haphazard development in the
San Francisco Bay Area irrevocably alters key habitat
before its importance and vulnerability are recognized.
Science advisor: Stuart B. Weiss, PhD, of the
Creekside Center for Earth Observation, provides
expertise and experience needed for conservation
planning and implementation.
Project websites:
www.openspacecouncil.org
www.bayarealands.org
Conservation Approach: The San Francisco Bay
Area Upland Habitat Goals Project employs a science-
based process to help conserve biodiversity for future
generations. The project, administered by the Bay Area
Open Space Council, will provide recommendations for
protection of upland habitat based on existing and new
data, expert opinion, and map-based analyses. These
recommendations will be available to guide private and
public conservation efforts concerning land acquisition
and restoration. A sound framework for habitat
protection enables land management agencies and
local jurisdictions charged with land use planning to
procure and direct funds for conservation. Informed
assessment and planning are crucial to conserve and
restore healthy ecosystems, while permitting compatible
uses as rapid development continues in the Bay Area.
Download upland goals vision pdf
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Elements of Conservation Planning:
- Habitat requirements: map habitat needs for
target species; - Risk assessment: identify threats to target species
viability and recommend measures to reduce risk; - Conservation goals: recommend habitat
protection and stewardship practices for target
species; - Adaptive management: periodically review
success, reevaluate goals, and redirect
management as required; - Planning tools: develop a Geographic Information
System (GIS) database and associated map-
based conservation planning tools; - Reporting: develop a final report with
conservation recommendations, available as an
informational resource for public and private
organizations
Contact
- Stuart B. Weiss, PhD, CEO and Chief Scientist, Creekside
Center for Earth Observation, stu at creeksidescience.com
| Oak woodland / grassland in the San Francisco Bay Area. (Photo by J. Woodbury) |
| San Francisco Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals Project and the Conservation Lands Network |
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