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D R A F T 2007 HABITAT RESTORATION PLAN for Alta Vicente Ecological Reserve in the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve for the Rancho Palos Verdes Natural Community Conservation Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan Prepared for: THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Prepared by: PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY 916 Silver Spur Road #207 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-3826 Contact: Andrea Vona In Coordination with: 605 Third Street Encinitas, CA 92024 Contact: Andy Thomson (760) 479-4282 Draft 2007 Habitat Restoration Plan Alta Vicente Ecological Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page No. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...................................................................................... iv 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................1 2.0 SITE SUITABILITY ANALYSIS ...........................................................................4 2.1 Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve Ecological Reserves ..............................................4 2.2 Evaluation Criteria.................................................................................................................4 2.2 Site Selection..........................................................................................................................6 3.0 Existing conditions- Proposed Restoration site ..................................................7 3.1 Site Description .....................................................................................................................7 3.2 Vegetation Communities .....................................................................................................7 3.2.1 Southern Cactus Scrub...........................................................................................7 3.2.2 Coastal Sage Scrub including Disturbed Coastal Sage Scrub.........................9 3.2.3 Disturbed Saltbush Scrub.......................................................................................9 3.2.4 Grassland ...................................................................................................................9 3.2.5 Exotic Woodland.................................................................................................. 10 3.2.6 Agriculture.............................................................................................................. 10 3.2.7 Developed Areas.................................................................................................. 11 3.3 Geology and Soils............................................................................................................... 11 3.4 Zoology and Botany-Species Diversity.......................................................................... 11 3.5 Sensitive Biological Resources......................................................................................... 12 3.5.1 NCCP/HCP Covered Plant and Wildlife Species.......................................... 12 3.5.2 Host Plants for the Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly............................................ 12 3.5.3 Sensitive Species.................................................................................................... 13 4.0 RESTORATION PROGRAM...............................................................................13 4.1 Restoration Site Goals and Objectives.......................................................................... 13 4.2 Habitats to be Established ................................................................................................ 14 4.2.1 Coastal Sage Scrub ............................................................................................... 16 4.2.2 Coastal Cactus Scrub........................................................................................... 17 4.2.3 Butterfly Habitat.................................................................................................... 18 4.3 Revegetation Materials...................................................................................................... 20 4.4 Target Functions and Values............................................................................................ 22 4.5 Time Lapse........................................................................................................................... 22 Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page i DRAFT Habitat Restoration Plan February 2007 Draft 2007 Habitat Restoration Plan Alta Vicente Ecological Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) Section Page No. 5.0 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN................................................................................23 5.1 Rationale for Expecting Success...................................................................................... 23 5.2 Preliminary Schedule.......................................................................................................... 23 5.3 Site Preparation.................................................................................................................. 24 5.4 Temporary Irrigation System........................................................................................... 25 5.5 Erosion Control.................................................................................................................. 25 5.6 120-Day Establishment Period........................................................................................ 25 6.0 5-YEAR MAINTENANCE PLAN........................................................................26 6.1 Maintenance Activities....................................................................................................... 26 6.2 General Habitat Maintenance Guidelines...................................................................... 27 6.2.1 Pest Management/Weed Control ..................................................................... 27 6.2.2 Irrigation System................................................................................................... 28 6.2.3 Clearing and Trash Removal .............................................................................. 28 6.3 Schedule of Maintenance Inspections............................................................................. 28 7.0 MONITORING PLAN..........................................................................................29 7.1 Performance Standards ..................................................................................................... 29 7.2 Monitoring Methods and Schedule................................................................................. 30 7.3 Monitoring Reports............................................................................................................ 31 8.0 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................31 LIST OF APPENDICES A. Wildlife Species Observed at Alta Vicente (2006) B. Vascular Plant Species Observed at Alta Vicente LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Regional Map.........................................................................................................................2 Figure 2 Vicinity Map ...........................................................................................................................3 Figure 3 Priority Habitat Restoration Areas ...................................................................................5 Figure 4 Biological Resources Map....................................................................................................8 Figure 5 Conceptual Restoration Plan........................................................................................... 15 Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page ii DRAFT Habitat Restoration Plan February 2007 Draft 2007 Habitat Restoration Plan Alta Vicente Ecological Reserve TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.) Page No. LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Restoration Site Suitability Analysis ..................................................................................6 Table 2 Proposed Coastal Sage Scrub Planting Palette (13.5 Acres)..................................... 16 Table 3 Proposed Coastal Cactus Scrub Planting Palette (0.5 Acre) .................................... 17 Table 4 Proposed Butterfly Habitat Planting Palette (1.0 Acre)............................................. 18 Table 5 Preliminary Restoration Project Schedule for Phase 1.............................................. 24 Table 6 Performance Standards ..................................................................................................... 29 LIST OF GRAPHS Chart1 2005-2006 Average Monthly Precipitation for the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve..................................................................................21 Chart 2 205-2006 Average Monthly Temperature for the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve..................................................................................22 Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Page iii DRAFT Habitat Restoration Plan February 2007 Draft 2007 Habitat Restoration Plan Alta Vicente Ecological Reserve EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This 2007 Draft Habitat Restoration Plan for the Alta Vicente Ecological Reserve in the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve outlines appropriate revegetation locations and methodology to adequately comply with the Preserve Management requirements of the Rancho Palos Verdes Natural Community Conservation Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan (NCCP/HCP). The NCCP/HCP Section 6.3.5 requires a 3-year Habitat