Mission Trail Nature Preserve Sign
Doolittle Trail (Lower) (May 2007)
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Doolittle Trail (Lower) (September 2007)
Poison Oak impinging on trail
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Doolittle Trail (Lower) (September 2007)
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Doolittle Trail (Upper) (May 2007)
Broom (Genista) is considered a noxious invasive weed, quickly crowding out native vegetation.
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Doolittle Trail (Upper) (September 2007)
Genista removal and eradication
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Doolittle Trail (Upper) (September 2007)
Genista removal and eradication
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Flanders Trail (May 2007)
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Flanders Trail (September 2007)
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Flanders Trail (September 2007)
Fallen Monterey Pine tree over Trail
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
Fallen Monterey Pine tree cut in two sections to clear Flanders Trail, Thursday, September 6, 2007
Martin Meadow (May 2007)
P5-153 Mow meadow grasses to reduce the risk of fire (June.) if consistent with special status plant management needs. (LUP)
Martin Meadow (September 2007)
Mowed grasses
P5-153 Mow meadow grasses to reduce the risk of fire (June.) if consistent with special status plant management needs. (LUP)
NOTES:
Selected, relevant excerpts from the City’s Local Coastal Program with regard to the city’s only “nature preserve," Mission Trail Nature Preserve, as follows:
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan
Coastal Resource Management Element
Mission Trail Nature Preserve
G5-9 Protect, maintain and enhance the rare coastal habitats and associated plants and animals within Mission Trail Nature Preserve. (LUP)
O5-28 Prepare annual maintenance plans for habitats within the Preserve. Encourage native vegetation to re-establish on sites previously mowed, cut, or invaded by exotic species. (LUP)
P5-125 Research the most appropriate time for mowing grasses to encourage the growth of native plants and discourage exotics and schedule accordingly. (LUP)
G5-10 To preserve the natural drainage of Mission Trail Nature Preserve and enhance wetlands. (LUP)
O5-32 Provide reasonable low-impact uses of the Mission Trail Nature Preserve for the enjoyment of its natural surroundings and plant and wildlife inhabitants. (LUP)
P5-140 Formalize a trail through Martin Meadows. (LUP)
G5-11 Maintain Mission Trail Nature Preserve using great care to avoid degradation of resources. (LUP)
O5-35 Implement the Mission Trail Nature Preserve Master Plan maintenance provisions. (LUP)
P5-153 Mow meadow grasses to reduce the risk of fire (June.) if consistent with special status plant management needs. (LUP)
P5-156 Conduct trail maintenance and clearance (June - August.) (LUP)
For Mission Trail Nature Preserve Map, click on post title above or copy, paste and click http://www.ci.carmel.ca.us/images/missiontrailmap1.jpg.
Bravo for genista removal and mowing of grassland. However, there are still secondary trails in the park with encroaching vegetation and poison oak. Lots of poison oak. I think the city should do a better job of maintaining the city's largest park year round.
ReplyDeleteI've seen the area where the fallen pine is over the trail. Where is the police caution tape? Do the police & forester & public works workers not know about this hazard and liability problem? Or are they just waiting for some unfortunate person or pet to hurt themselves?
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