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 The California
Deserts are vast, harsh yet fragile lands within a day's drive of
40 million people. Approximately 80 percent of the desert, or 25
million acres, is publicly owned and includes two national parks,
one national preserve, six military bases, 72 wilderness areas,
14 state parks and extensive holdings of public lands managed by
the Bureau of Land Management. Conflicting demands for use of California
desert lands make it imperative for governmental agencies to work
cooperatively in support of agency missions, protection of desert
resources, and public use. The DMG was established as the forum
for government agencies to address and discuss issues of common
concern. Through cooperative management each agency achieves greater
operational efficiency, enhances resource protection, and the public
is better served.
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Jan 25 – Jan 25, 2012 at Conference Call
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Mitigation for Common Raven Predation on the Desert Tortoise
Summary
Over the past few decades, common raven (Corvus corax; raven) populations have increased substantially and its distribution has expanded in the California desert, primarily in response to human-provided subsidies of food, water, and nest sites associated with a variety of land uses. Ravens are a known predator of the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), a species listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the California ESA (CESA). A large number pro |
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