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6. Plant and Animal Impacts (effect on existing ecosystem, rare or endangered species, etc.) Existing flora and fauna is to be retained. Improvements to the staging area will result in picnic facilities for day use. Proposed campsites and definition of trail areas will be situated in areas where such uses have been previously defined or where minimal improvements will be required to establish such facilities. Interpretive signs will provide information on plant species located within the park. Continued restrictions to vehicle uses beyond the staging area will assist in the maintenance of wildlife habits within the park. May be Insignificant Insignificant Significant if Mitigated 7. Transportation/Circulation Impacts (additional traffic, congestion, parking, hazards, etc.) Access to the park is currently provided via adjacent properties from Foothill Road and Longview Drive, both public streets. Vehicular access from Foothill Road will continue to be provided over existing private roads through the adjacent Castlewood Country Club properties. Access from Longview Drive will continue to be limited to a pedestrian trail due to steep topography. Project implementation will result in a fifty-space parking and bus passenger drop-off areas in the existing staging area. Vehicular access within the park will continue to be prohibited except to emergency vehicle access. Existing trails will be retained and upgraded to permit hiking and equestrian activities. May be .~' Insignificant Insignificant Significant if Mitigated 8. Noise Impacts (increases, exposure to high levels) Noise generated on-site would be typical of that associated with park areas. Hiking, equestrian, picnicing and camping activities will be the predominant on-site uses. Vehicular usage, model airplane uses, and other similar activities will be prohibited on park grounds. May be Insignificant Insignificant Significant if Mitigated - 4 -