Encino Ranch Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project

The Encino Ranch Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project entails enhancing the resilience of the Ranch's 30.5 acre riparian forest community through fuel reduction (e.g., removal of 50 to 60 dead or diseased coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) infested with gold spotted oak borer (GSOB), ladder fuel removal, pruning, etc.) restoration / enhancement of 12.3 acres of native grassland through prescribed fire and subsequent revegetation with native grass species, removal of 6.1 acres of invasive species including Armenian blackberry (Rubus armenicanus) and Russian olive (Olea europa), reforestation of 2.05 acres of Engelmann oak woodland, 0.25 acre of groundwater enhancement via process based restoration (PBR) practices, installation of 200 pollinator-friendly native plants, and fence repairs to protect sensitive habitats from potential livestock browsing / herbivory. No herbicide use or work within designated waters of the United States (WOTUS) will be required as part of the Project.