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Guidelines: 1.1 Valley Grassland habitats should be created in broad, shallow swales in which rain and irrigation run-off collects. Trees should not be planted in this habitat at the outset, but should be allowed to establish naturally. 1.2 Valley Woodland habitats should be created at the edges of Valley Grassland areas, emphasizing under-story shrub planting. Initial planting proportions should be approximately 50 percent tree coverage, 35 percent under-story shrub coverage, and 15 percent meadow grasses. 1.3 Valley Forest habitats should be created on steeper north and east facing slopes and deeper swales. Initial planting proportions should be approximately 75 percent mixed evergreen tree forest and 25 percent under-story shrub planting. 1.4 Valley Foothill Riparian habitats should be created along cultivated creek corridors and the upper shores of lakes. Cultivated creeks and water quality basins should be integrated throughout the Planning Area following historical water flow patterns. 1.5 Oak Savanna habitats should be created on the crowns of major landforms with a southwest facing orientation. Initial planting proportions should be approximately 20 percent tree cover and 80 percent grass meadows. 1.6 Plant materials should be arranged according to hydro-zones, groupings that have the same water requirements, and soil and sun exposure needs. 1.7 A wildland/urban interface vegetation plan should be prepared to delineate the various plant species proposed for open space areas, outline the manner in which open space is to be managed, and provide for the seasonal mowing or discing of potential fire risk areas near residential, commercial and public facility sites. Habitat Creation Policy 2: Arroyo de la Laguna. Expand and enhance the existing Valley Foothill Riparian habitat along the Arroyo de la Laguna. Habitat Creation Policy 3: Existing Water Basins. Expand and enhance the wetland habitats at two existing storm water detention/water quality basins. Habitat Creation Policy 4: Access Routes. Orient open space roads, trails and paths in relation to creeks, woodlands and meadows. Habitat Creation Policy 5: Education. Create demonstration gardens that illustrate planting design, irrigation and storm water filtration best practices. Administrative Draft, Bernal Property Phase II Specific Plan, October 25, 2005 Page 31