Biodiverse SD preserves a network of habitat and open space, protecting species and ecosystems that enhance our quality of life. Biodiverse SD, which includes the City’s Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), protects 85 species. It delineates core biological resource areas and corridors targeted for conservation, called the Multi-Habitat Planning Area (MHPA), to ensure long-term habitat conservation and the preservation of natural vegetation communities. Within the MHPA, only limited development may occur to ensure the long-term habitat conservation plan for the 85 species.  Biodiverse SD Implements the MSCP Subarea Plan the City’s MSCP Implementing Agreement. The Planning Department prepares the City’s MSCP Annual Report and Vernal Pool Habitat Conservation Plan Annual Report.  In addition, an annual public workshop is held to disclose and present the results of those reports.

Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus

This program focuses on the following priority areas of the Strategic Plan: