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Alameda County Moment Landfill Open Space Fund Cosderidge Property Acquisition Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park East Bay Regional Pock District As part of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, EBRPD plans to employ a variety of accepted methods for protecting and managing the sensitive, native biological resources found on the Castleridge property. Our strategy focuses on the promotion of biodiversity through habitat protection and management of flammable vegetation. These methods are detailed in the Pleasanton Ridge Land Use Plan and include the following adaptive methods, among others: • Minimize erosion and sedimentation into creeks and ponds to improve aquatic habitat and downstream water quality. • Remove non-native plant and animal species to reduce competition and predation of native species. • Fence or restrict access to sensitive habitat areas to protect breeding, foraging or migration patterns of native and special status species. • Avoid construction of new trails in sensitive areas to protect habitat and promote biodiversity. • Plant native species as appropriate. • Employ selective cattle, sheep and goat grazing as appropriate to encourage growth of native grass species, achieve optimal vegetation density and reduce flammable vegetation. • Conduct prescribed burns as appropriate to preserve or enhance resource values and reduce wildfire hazard. 2. Significant Visual andfor Non-Motorized Recreational Value If acquired by EBRPD, the Castleridge property will be operated as part of the District's Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. The park is currently over 8,800 acres large, contains three ridgelines, is home to nearly a dozen creeks and tributaries, has a rich cultural history and is home to countless plant and animal species. EBRPD recently completed the Land Use Plan (LUP) for Pleasanton Ridge which lays out our goals for managing the park: balancing conservation objectives in accordance with Federal, State and local guidelines, while offering facilities and safe parkland experiences for park users. The LUP envisions 30 miles of multi-use trails, one pack-in campsite, a variety of interpretive programs and several picnic sites. The Casderidge property will be a significant addition to this vision. With a peak elevation of almost 1,500 feet, on a clear day park users can enjoy 360' degree views of the San Francisco Bay and the peninsula to the west, the pastoral hillsides and wooded valleys of the Mount Diablo Range to the east, and the exposed peaks of Mission Peak and the Sunol/Ohlone Wilderness to the south. In addition, Castleridge's historic Pony Express Route trail provides a well-shaded and relatively gradual climb from the valley floor at Foothill Road to the top and interior of magnificent Pleasanton Ridge.