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DISCUSSION DRAFT <br />4. Develop rough estimates of potential impact on each land cover type and species habitat <br />distribution model. <br />Task 4: Conduct Conservation Gap and Corridor Analysis <br />1. Overlay species models with open space data to determine gaps in focal species <br />conservation. <br />2. Identify key linkages between existing open space within and adjacent to the study area. <br />3. Collect field data on likely crossing points over or under key roads in the study area (I- <br />580, Vasco Road, Hwy 84, Tassajara Road) to use as inputs to corridor analysis. <br />4. Conduct GIS-based least cost path analysis of key wildlife corridor surrogate species <br />(e.g., San Joaquin kit fox, American badger) to determine most likely movement routes. <br />Task 5: Develop Conservation Goals <br />1. Compile existing conservation goals relevant to the study area and the focal species and <br />habitat (e.g., existing Recovery Plans) <br />2. Develop conservation goals based on data collected in Tasks 1-4 for mitigation projects <br />and non-mitigation projects (i.e., pure conservation) <br />3. Work with Stakeholders to refine goals that will meet regulatory requirements (for <br />mitigation projects) and contribute to species recovery (for conservation projects) <br />Task 6: Develop Conservation Priorities <br />1. Based on conservation gap analysis, species threats, and corridor analysis, determine and <br />prioritize conservation areas that will achieve species and regional goals. <br />2. Develop conservation priorities map at a scale acceptable to local stakeholders (e.g,. <br />showing parcels or not) <br />3. Determine suitable mitigation ratios for each land cover type for preservation, restoration, <br />or creation to achieve biological goals and mitigate impacts. <br />4. Compile guidelines and requirements for habitat preservation, restoration, and creation. <br />5. Determine required component of preserve management plan and include template. <br />Task 7: Prepare Draft and Final Conservation Strategy Report <br />1. Prepare administrative draft conservation strategy report for internal review <br />2. Prepare draft conservation strategy report for public review <br />3. Prepare local, state, and federal notices for conservation strategy <br />4. Prepare final conservation strategy report <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />