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“Since
we know so little about the factors that are important
in determining the long-term survival of ecosystems,
we have to make generous estimates of the minimum
needed.” (Santa Barbara General Plan, Conservation
Element, 1979, p. 74)
“Clearly,
then, we must try to ensure, first, that we preserve
several examples of each ecosystem so that the inevitable
attrition of species in each area can be balanced
by recolonization, and second, that the areas are
close enough together to allow some individuals to
migrate between areas.” (Santa Barbara General
Plan, Conservation Element, 1979, p. 77)
Action
Opportunity: Fence sensitive junctions
of habitats, such as Coastal Sage Scrub and riparian
or Coastal Sage Scrub and Oak Woodland, from cattle
and other potential disturbances.
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Policy
Eco-2.1: Maintain and encourage bio-complexity within
ecosystems.
Policy
Eco-2.2: Identify and protect the sensitive junctions
of habitats (ecotones).
Policy
Eco-2.3: Improve effectiveness of existing ecological
linkages and avoid practices that exacerbate habitat
fragmentation.
Policy
Eco-2.4: Identify opportunities to improve corridors
by establishing on site linkages to habitats offsite.
Policy
Eco-2.5: Restore habitat for, and encourage the
reintroduction of, plants historically present.
Policy
Eco-2.6: Develop a long-term strategy for the
removal of invasive, exotic plant species and replacement
with native species.
Policy
Eco-2.7: Encourage plant restoration or translocation
that fosters activities important to the Chumash culture.
Policy
Eco-2.8: Restore habitat for, and encourage the
reintroduction of, animals historically present.
Policy
Eco-2.9: Facilitate on site opportunities that
may lead to recovery or expansion of significant animal
populations such as amphibian and reptile species,
Burrowing Owl, and Grasshopper Sparrow.
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