WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN

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SECTION 3.0

CONSERVATION PLANNING PROCESS/DESCRIPTION AND
AREA PLAN CRITERIA OF THE MSHCP CONSERVATION AREA

3.1 CONSERVATION PLANNING PROCESS

3.1.1 Process Background

The conservation planning process for the MSHCP Plan involved a variety of concurrent and sequential elements. These elements are listed below and summarized in this section.

• Identification of overall MSHCP goals in the context of prior conservation planning efforts, stakeholder objectives and regulatory requirements;
• Compilation of existing data and development of analysis tools;
• Identification of applicable conservation biology principles;
• Review of reserve selection models and methods;
• Development of initial Conceptual Conservation Scenario;
• Informal gap analysis;
• Identification of alternatives and selection of proposed alternative;
• Development and refinement of Conceptual Reserve Design/Criteria Based Plan;
• Description and analysis of selected alternative.

3.1.2 Overall MSHCP Goals and Conservation Planning

Context

Sections 1.2.3 and 1.2.4 of this document summarize the overall planning and regulatory context within which the MSHCP conservation planning process proceeded. The range of stakeholder objectives to be addressed by the conservation planning process is presented in the planning context presented in Section 1.2.3. These various inputs resulted in the overall MSHCP goals and objectives presented in Section 1.3 of this document and in the policy direction provided by the County Board of Supervisors as noted in Section 1.3.

3.1.3 Compilation of Existing Data

A description of the biological and physical databases is provided in Section 2.1.1 of this document. In addition to these databases, a variety of other data were assembled as part of the overall RCIP process and informed the conservation planning process for the MSHCP. These include digital data layers depicting existing land use, planned land use, status of land ownership, existing and planned roads, utility easements and assessors parcels.

The biological and physical databases described in Section 2.1.1 were augmented by additional literature reviews and data gathered from a variety of sources. Input also was sought from local biologists. Representatives from the USFWS, UCR, DUDEK, RBF, Los Angeles County Museum, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Tierra Madre Consultants (now AMEC), Camp Pendleton Amphibians and Reptiles Survey (CPARS), Zoological Society of San Diego, Loma Linda University, County of Riverside, and independent consultants convened for a three-day habitat assessment workshop on April 27 through 29, 1999. The workshop was followed by a subsequent meeting with Dr. Robert Fisher of San Diego State University and DUDEK regarding species occurrences and general conservation issues on June 9, 1999. The purpose of the habitat assessment workshops was several fold: to identify the goals and objectives of the MSHCP; to provide a forum for review of the data available for the planning effort; to discuss the status of the species data and accounts; and to discuss approaches to habitat assessment. A detailed description of the workshops can be found in Appendix C of the August 9, 1999 "Draft MSHCP Proposal" (DUDEK 1999) on file with the County of Riverside.

On June 30, 1999, a workshop hosted by UCR was conducted to further solicit information regarding species proposed for analysis as part of the MSHCP. Local biologists and other experts familiar with Western Riverside County flora and fauna discussed existing data and data gaps for the species to be addressed as well as other taxa (e.g., insects). A general evaluation of the existing data was made for each of the taxon, data gaps were identified, "hot spots" for species occurrence were noted, and corridors and areas of concern were identified. Habitat management also was discussed.

Other sources contributing to the compilation of existing data included ongoing personal communication with local biologists and biologists with the USFWS and CDFG, querying the CNDDB, and reviewing Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Biological Technical Reports prepared for specific development projects within the Plan Area. This effort has been ongoing throughout the MSHCP planning process.

Analysis tools developed specifically for the MSHCP included the Bioregions map described in Section 2.1.2 of this document. An additional analysis tool to evaluate edge-affected areas under existing conditions and associated with potential conservation scenarios was developed. Edge- affected lands under existing conditions were identified using the MSHCP vegetation map, Bioregions map and major highways map. These polygon-based data layers were converted to 100-foot pixel grids. Lands were either classified as Habitat or urban/agricultural. Based on distance between urban/agricultural lands and Habitat, "Edge Effects" were defined as follows: 0-250 feet - strongly affected; 251-600 feet - somewhat affected; >600 feet - relatively unaffected. The application of this tool to analysis of the MSHCP Conservation Area is described in greater detail in Section A of the MSHCP Reference Document - Volume II of the MSHCP Plan.

3.1.4 Applicable Conservation Biology Principles

General principles of conservation biology are captured by the reserve design tenets described in the NCCP General Process Guidelines and NCCP Act (CDFG 1998). These reserve design tenets provided a framework for the conservation planning process. They can be summarized as follows:

• conserve focus species and their Habitats throughout the Plan Area
• conserve large habitat blocks
• conserve habitat diversity
• keep reserves contiguous and connected
• protect reserves from encroachment and invasion by non-native species

The theoretical and empirical underpinnings of the NCCP reserve design tenets can be found in the conservation biology literature, of which key concepts are summarized here.

Although many factors can be incorporated into reserve design and selection, diversity, rarity, naturalness, size and representativeness are the most widely used (Margules et al. 1988). Other considerations include island biogeography design principles of MacArthur and Wilson (1963 and 1967): (1) area effect - the larger the preserve, the greater the species richness (i.e., species/area relationship) and the greater the chances of long-term viability of populations (more individuals); (2) isolation or distance effect - the less the distance between reserve units, the greater the opportunity for gene flow, colonization, and rescue effect (e.g., also see Brown and Kodric-Brown 1977); (3) species equilibrium - the number of species that an area can support is determined by a balance between colonization and extinction; and (4) Edge Effect - the larger the ratio of reserve area to reserve perimeter, the lesser the Edge Effect.

An Edge Effect is defined as a change in the "conditions or species composition within an otherwise uniform habitat as one approaches a boundary with a different habitat (Ricklefs 1993)." Edge Effects at the boundary between natural lands and human-occupied lands ("urban edge effects") arise due to human-related intrusions such as lighting, noise, invasive species, exotic predators (dogs, cats, and opossums), hunting, trapping, off-road activities, dumping, and other forms of recreation and disturbance. Although some species are in some ways unaffected by edges [e.g., reproductive output of the rufous-crowned sparrow (Morrison and Bolger 2002), distribution of arthropod species (Bolger et al. 2000)] or even show preferences for edges (e.g., indigo buntings and northern cardinals in Woodward et al. 2001), human-induced edge effects are generally unfavorable to native species.

Another important feature of reserve design is the spatial arrangement of wildlife movement corridors and Linkages between Core Areas. At this point it is useful to contrast movement corridors with Linkages. Movement corridors are often linear and facilitate efficient movement by providing adequate cover and lack of physical obstacles for movement (Beier and Loe 1992). Movement corridors do not provide Live-In Habitat for species. Linkages, in contrast, are areas providing permanent resident "Live-In" Habitat as well as movement Habitat for a particular species. The Linkage contains resources that meet the life history requirements for the species the Linkage is intended to serve. Known as landscape Linkages, these areas are capable of sustaining a full range of community/ecosystem processes, thus enabling seed dispersal and animal movement over a period of generations (USFWS 1999). Each habitat connection may be defined as a corridor or a Linkage for each species. Therefore, although areas in the MSHCP designated as Linkages may in fact function only as movement corridors for some species, for simplicity, connections between blocks of Habitat are always referred to generally as Linkages in this document.

Connectedness through landscape Linkages and movement corridors is important because habitat fragmentation and isolation lead to extinction of local populations and are the most serious threats to biological diversity. Bolger et al. (1997) found fewer rodent species in fragments isolated for longer periods of time and by greater distances. Lower arthropod diversity was also observed by Bolger et al. (2000) in older and smaller habitat fragments. The probability of extinction becomes greater as immigration and emigration are impeded by conversion of natural Habitat between occupied or potential habitat patches to inhospi land covers. Linkages, therefore, serve to ameliorate habitat fragmentation and isolation by permitting the following: (1) the travel, migration and meeting of mates for wide-ranging animals; (2) plant propagation; (3) interchange of genetic material; (4) movement of populations in response to environmental changes and disasters; and (5) colonization of available Habitat by individuals (Beier and Loe 1992).

Empirical evidence exists to support the utility of Linkages and corridors. In a study by Beier (1995), radio-tagged mountain lions never crossed into urban areas; individuals used defined movement corridors for dispersal and for traveling between areas comprising their home ranges. Beier and Noss's (1998) review of thirty-two empirical studies pertaining to the utility of wildlife corridors supported the idea that corridors are "valuable conservation tools." Price et al. (1994) also encourage the consideration of connectedness, particularly for endangered species such as the Stephens' kangaroo rat. Habitat connections are particularly important to the persistence of metapopulations which comprise this species' populations.

Using the available data, the five tenets listed at the beginning of this section were incorporated in the conservation planning process. The species list developed early in the planning process, as described in Section 2.1.4 of this document, along with the species occurrence database and input provided by local biologists and the information assembled for the species accounts (presented in Section B of the MSHCP Reference Document - Volume II of the MSHCP Plan), provided guidance for the overall species needs that would need to be met within the conserved areas. The MSHCP vegetation map, coastal sage scrub quality model, and edge analysis were combined and used in a variety of ways to identify the presence and locations of existing large habitat blocks for potential inclusion within conserved areas. These data and analyses also were used to evaluate existing and potential locations for Linkages. Data were generally analyzed by plotting hard copy maps of data layers and using acetate overlays to assess combined layers. This overlay technique was also conducted digitally using ArcView.

3.1.5 Review of Reserve Selection Models and Methods

In the spring of 1999 DUDEK reviewed several documents and papers from the "gray" and published scientific literature regarding theoretical and applied reserve selection techniques, ranging from relatively subjective ranking approaches (e.g., Duever and Noss 1990; San Diego Multiple Species Conservation Program [MSCP] and North San Diego County Multiple Habitat Conservation Program [MHCP]) to highly automated reserve selection approaches (e.g., Church et al. 1996). Based on this selective review of the literature, it was determined that these reserve selection procedures held little promise for a priori reserve design in the MSHCP planning effort for several reasons: (1) the lack of necessary data to run most of the models; (2) the lack of time and resources to collect such data; (3) the lack of time and resources to validate the results of the models; and (4) the scale differences for the MSHCP Plan Area (highly parcelized) compared to typical scales of 1/4 sections (160 acres) and sections (640 acres) used in the scientific models. Nonetheless, it is instructive to review some of the reserve selection approaches described in the literature because they illustrate many of the important concepts of conservation biology theory and provide some useful analytic approaches for evaluating the MSHCP.

There are many examples of reserve selection procedures in the literature, ranging from quantitative rankings of alternative reserve areas (Duever and Noss 1990) to automated computer algorithms that select reserve units based on pre-programmed criteria (e.g., Austin and Margules 1986; Bedward et al. 1992; Church et al. 1996; Kirkpatrick 1983; Lomolino 1994; Margules et al. 1988; Margules and Usher 1981; Rossi and Kuitunen 1996; Sætersdal and Birks 1993). The computer algorithms typically are designed to select the most efficient reserve system based on some preselected conservation currency such as the maximum number of species, rarity, or biodiversity hotspots; i.e., what reserve design provides the greatest conservation value with the least number of reserve sites? These reserve selection algorithms typically are optimizing solutions such as the Maximal Covering Location Problem (MLCP) (Church et al. 1996) or more simple heuristic iterative algorithms that find reasonable approximations to optimum solutions (e.g.,Margules et al. 1988).

A common feature of the reserve selection approaches is to establish conservation criteria, currency, or surrogates for conservation value. For example, Margules and Usher (1981) identified 18 classes of criteria for evaluating conservation value that could be incorporated into the selection procedure. Some common, but not necessarily mutually exclusive, criteria in these reserve selection models include the following:

• biological diversity (defined in various ways)
• size of reserve unit
• species richness or population abundance
• representativeness (biological and/or environmental)
• complementarity
• irreplaceability
• number of endangered or threatened species
• rarity of species
• naturalness
• threats
• costs
• management requirements

Among these criteria, diversity, rarity, naturalness, size and representativeness are most widely used (Margules et al. 1988). Although these criteria tend to be common to selection approaches, how they are defined and used varies among the different model approaches (e.g., Belbin 1993).

As described above, a basic goal of the reserve selection models is to select a set of reserve units that optimizes or maximizes the representation of the identified conservation currency with the least number of units (e.g., Camm et al. 1996; Church et al. 1996). Criteria can be systematically and interactively manipulated to compare results using different priorities, assumptions, weightings of criteria, etc. A strength of such modeling is flexibility and the ability to evaluate different approaches fairly quickly, depending on the computer resources available, number of variables in the selection model, and the size of the data set. The disadvantage of this flexibility is that there are almost infinite ways that models can be programmed with regard to criteria, assumptions, and weightings. Thus, with a large and diverse group of stakeholders, achieving consensus on the most appropriate approach is extremely difficult. Also, demonstrating the sensitivity, reliability, and external validity of any given approach would be difficult in the planning time frame. The validity of the approach can only be evaluated in terms of the viability of the reserve system. Ultimately a functional analysis of the reserve system will occur over the next several decades through the monitoring and Adaptive Management Program.

An illustration of a reserve selection application is a study by Church et al. (1996) where reserve selection is approached as a Maximal Covering Location Problem (MCLP). The MCLP finds the optimum reserve design that solves the problem of selecting "the smallest number of sites from some biological domain which represents all, or as many as possible, of the species in that domain." Using the MCLP has a number of practical problems. A key assumption of the MCLP is that the reserve selected is large enough to support a viable population of a species, community, or Habitat, thus begging the question of what constitutes a viable species, community, or Habitat. This problem would have to be resolved before the reserve selection model could be applied because the viability threshold is part of the computer algorithm. Furthermore, the exercise of evaluating species viability is itself a spatial problem (e.g., how is a viable metapopulation spatially structured), and not just specifying a certain number of populations without regard to their spatial context. Hence, application of the MCLP after this is done seems somewhat redundant, although this qualitative analysis does not address the optimality of design. Finally, it should be noted that Church et al. caution that some optimality problems may be difficult or unsolvable. As the number of variables and data set increases, it is less likely that an optimum solution exists or that it can be easily solved.

Given the uncertain application of reserve selection techniques and the broad range of additional issues that would be triggered from such approaches, DUDEK tends to agree with the assertion of Prendergast et al. (1999) that funds should be allocated for more pragmatic and policy-driven approaches to Conservation (i.e., what are the jurisdictions actually capable of doing) rather than theoretical optimization of reserve design. Regardless of the reserve design selected, and whether it is algorithm-based or stakeholder-driven, the soundness of the MSHCP Conservation Area has to be evaluated by the Wildlife Agencies and other stakeholders.

Although specific reserve selection models were not developed and used for the reasons noted above, the concepts incorporated in the models and listed above (e.g., diversity, size, representativeness, etc.) were considered in the conservation planning process. Values and goals for the conservation planning effort were identified as described in Section 3.1.2 of this document. A comprehensive database was assembled as described in Section 3.1.3 and conservation biology principles were considered as described in Section 3.1.4. Based on this framework, an initial conservation scenario was developed for review by stakeholders with initial identification of potential acreage requirements. Development of this information was necessary for stakeholders to make decisions regarding the next steps in the conservation planning process. Subsequently, as described in Section 3.1.7, alternative conservation scenarios were developed for review by stakeholders and a recommended conservation scenario was selected. The recommended conservation scenario was then refined and analyzed as described in Sections 3.1.8 and 3.2 of this document.

3.1.6 Conceptual Conservation Scenario

An initial reserve concept was developed to assist the MSHCP Advisory Committee in decisions to proceed with conservation planning efforts. This generalized Conceptual Conservation Scenario was developed based on the existing data and literature, habitat assessment workshops, species occurrence information, coastal sage scrub habitat quality modeling, existing and planned land uses, and general conservation biology principles summarized in the NCCP reserve design tenets. At the direction of the MSHCP Advisory Committee, the Conceptual Conservation Scenario was presented and described in narrative form. A map was not prepared. Also at the direction of the MSHCP Advisory Committee, the Conceptual Conservation Scenario was intended to address the life history requirements of as many species as possible on the species list developed by the MSHCP Advisory Committee ( 2-2).

A key objective of the Conceptual Conservation Scenario was to develop a rough estimate of the number of acres needed to conserve the species on the species list developed by the Wildlife Agencies in concert with the MSHCP Advisory Committee (Table 2-2). To the extent possible, existing reserves and areas with multiple species and habitat resources (i.e., ‟hot spots") were incorporated to design an efficient reserve. Core Areas were identified including areas in both existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and new areas.

Potential Linkages connecting the Core Areas also were identified. Consideration of the species anticipated to utilize the Linkages helped determine if the Linkage should be designed as a landscape Linkage containing biological features and resources for permanent residence, as a movement corridor primarily intended to convey larger wildlife or both. The San Jacinto River is an example of a landscape Linkage that is a Core Area for Narrow Endemic Plant Species but also serves as a movement corridor across the central portion of the Plan Area for species such as the bobcat. These Narrow Endemic Plant Species are dependent on the river's hydrological processes to maintain the appropriate soil and habitat features and a mechanism for dispersal. An example of a landscape Linkage constrained by existing land use patterns is the upland connection between Core Areas in the Lake Skinner/Diamond Valley Lake area and the Estelle Mountains/Lake Mathews Reserve area. Patches of coastal sage scrub exist in this area that provide Habitat for the coastal California gnatcatcher; however, existing conditions do not provide a continuous landscape connection suitable for less mobile species such as small mammals and reptiles. Examples of movement corridors unlikely to provide Live-In Habitat for most species include undercrossings of I-15 at Indian Canyon and Horsethief Canyon for bobcats and mountain lions moving between the Cleveland National Forest and the Estelle Mountains/Lake Mathews Reserve area.

Estimating rough acreages for Conservation was an important component of the Conceptual Conservation Scenario. This process involved:

Step 1: The narrative Conceptual Conservation Scenario was roughly mapped in the form of potential conservation analysis units. This rough map was intersected with the MSHCP vegetation map and vegetation acreages within each category were calculated using GIS.

Step 2: Consistent with the approach described in the August 9, 1999 "Draft MSHCP Proposal," 100 percent of the areas characterized as developed on the vegetation map and 75 percent of the areas characterized as Agriculture on the vegetation map were deleted from the acreage totals.

Step 3: Areas developed since the MSHCP vegetation map was prepared (1995) were defined using the Existing Land Use coverage developed in 1999 for the RCIP. The Existing Land Use coverage is based on 1998 aerial photography and 1997 SCAG database. Acreage estimates were determined for areas that appear to have been developed since the MSHCP vegetation map was prepared and these acreages were deleted from the overall acreage totals.

Step 4: A global 10 percent reduction in total acreage was then assumed based on anticipated new information such as updated information regarding existing Development, updated information regarding Public/Quasi-Public Lands, updated information regarding development approvals and Covered Activities.

A rough acreage estimate was derived from the four-step process described above and then an acreage range was applied under the assumption of various levels of species Conservation. The range of conservation acreages in the Conceptual Conservation Scenario totaled 380,000 to 510,000 acres of private and Public/Quasi-Public Lands.

3.1.7 Informal Gap Analysis

➤ Methods

Based on the Conceptual Conservation Scenario described above, an informal gap analysis was conducted. This informal gap analysis is not to be confused with the formal Gap Analysis Program (GAP) described by Scott et al. (1993), but is based on the same principles (note use of lower case for "gap analysis"). The gap analysis identified areas as important for Conservation in the Conceptual Conservation Scenario but not currently in public ownership, i.e., there is a lack ("gap") of protection in these areas. The locations of existing designated open space lands and other public lands were mapped using GIS. The initial analysis was based on the status of land ownership map (Figure 2-9). Subsequently, a preliminary parcel-based Public/Quasi-Public Lands database was developed by County staff and was used for analysis. This database was then compared with a schematic map of the Conceptual Conservation Scenario using GIS to identify the gaps in Conservation and where land may need to be acquired to assemble the MSHCP Conservation Area.

➤ Results

The gap analysis identified 153,000 acres needed for Conservation that are not currently in public ownership (i.e., the area within the generalized Conceptual Conservation Scenario that currently is unprotected). The gaps in protection include portions of core resource areas, landscape Linkages, movement corridors or Constrained Linkages, and other important localized resource areas such as vernal pool and the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly Habitats.

A narrative summary of the gaps in protection resulting from the analysis is provided below:

Northwest Section of Plan Area

• Core Areas for the coastal California gnatcatcher north and south of SR-74 in the vicinity of the areas of the proposed North Peak Conservation Bank.
• Connection of the Core Areas to Kabian Park mentioned in the previous bullet.
• Connection between Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve and the Santa Ana River via Temescal Wash (including existing channelized portions of Temescal Wash).
• Interconnection of the following areas: Motte-Rimrock Reserve, Steele Peak, Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve and Harford Springs Park. The northwesterly connection should be made through the Gavilan Hills/Gavilan Plateau area.
• Connection of the reserves (mentioned in the previous bullet) to the Cleveland National Forest via Indian Canyon and a potential additional connection to the forest in the Alberhill and Horsethief Canyon areas.
• An upland connection from the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve southerly to the Sedco Hills, including Linkages between existing Bureau of Land Management (BLM) parcels.
• Connection between Sycamore Canyon Reserve and Box Springs Mountain Reserve.
• Protection of upland resources in the Jurupa Mountains.
• Protection of Habitat supporting Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in the northwest portion of the Plan Area.

Northeast Section of Plan Area

• Core Areas in the Badlands including the Potrero Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and San Timoteo Creek.
• Connection between the Badlands and the San Bernardino National Forest to the north via Little San Gorgonio Creek.
• Connection between the Badlands and the San Bernardino National Forest via Cherry Valley and Noble Creek.
• Conservation of Habitat within the Upper San Jacinto River floodplain from San Bernardino National Forest to the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, incorporating Mystic Lake.
• Connection between the Badlands and the San Bernardino County valley region via San Timoteo Creek.
• Non-contiguous reserves specifically for Conservation of plants and vernal pool Habitat in the San Jacinto/Hemet area.
• Non-contiguous reserve in the Lakeview Mountains.

Southwest Section of Plan Area

• Conservation of Habitat associated with Willow soils along the San Jacinto River and connection through Kabian Park and Canyon Lake.
• Continuation of upland connection from Lake Mathews area southeasterly via Sedco Hills, Wildomar and into the Antelope Valley/French Valley area.
• Linkage from Steele Peak to Kabian Park through Wasson Canyon and over SR-74.
• Core Area at Alberhill.
• Connection along Murrieta Creek from Temecula Creek to Cole Canyon Creek.
• New Core Area in French Valley south of Scott Road and east of I-215 incorporating upland Habitat and soils supporting sensitive plant species.
• Connection of aforementioned French Valley Core Area to the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve.
• Upland connection from the Santa Rosa Plateau to northern San Diego County.

Southeast Section of Plan Area

• New Core Areas in Wilson Valley, Vail Lake, Sage Area, Anza Valley and connections between these areas via Temecula Creek, Wilson Creek, Cahuilla Creek, Tule Creek, Kolb Creek, and Arroyo Seco Creek.
• Connections from the existing reserves in the Diamond Valley Lake and Lake Skinner areas via Warm Springs Creek to the southwest, converging at Murrieta Creek.
• Connection from Vail Lake to Santa Margarita River via Temecula Creek.
• Connections from the Wilson Valley area to the Diamond Valley Lake/Lake Skinner area via Tucalota Creek to the south and the Mica Butte/Cactus Valley area to the north.
• Connection to San Diego County via Pechanga Creek east of I-15.
• Connection along Bautista Creek from the San Bernardino National Forest to the San Jacinto River confluence.

3.1.8 Identification of Alternatives and Selection of Proposed Alternative

As directed by the MSHCP Advisory Committee, the initial conservation planning process focused on identifying acreage requirements for a conservation scenario that would conserve the majority of species from the initial species list (Table 2-2). The MSHCP Advisory Committee also requested identification of alternative conservation scenarios that could result in Conservation of fewer species. These alternative conservation scenarios were identified as the Listed and Proposed Species Alternative, the Listed, Proposed and Strong Candidate Species Alternative, and the Existing Reserves Alternative. These alternatives were developed and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively using the MSHCP database in the same manner as the Conceptual Conservation Scenario. Schematic maps were developed for GIS analysis and visual display purposes for stakeholders. The alternatives are summarized in Section 3.4 of this document and in the MSHCP Alternatives Development Document (DUDEK, October 2000). Also considered as part of this process were a No Project/No MSHCP Alternative and a "more biologically robust" alternative. The No Project/No MSHCP Alternative is summarized in Section 3.4 and in the Alternatives Development Document and the "modified reserve design" alternative is discussed in detail in the MSHCP EIR/EIS and briefly in Section 9.0 of this document.

In general, it was concluded that alternatives that resulted in Conservation of fewer species would not substantially reduce acreage requirements for Conservation, or costs associated with Reserve Assembly. It was also concluded that the "modified reserve design" alternative would result in substantially increased costs while not resulting in Conservation of additional species. Based on these general conclusions, and other factors considered by stakeholders and the County Board of Supervisors, the refinement of the initial Conceptual Conservation Scenario, known as Alternative 1, was selected as the preferred alternative and the conservation planning process proceeded with further development and refinement of that alternative.

3.1.9 Conceptual Reserve Design/Criteria-Based Plan

At the December 19, 2000 meeting of the County Board of Supervisors, policy direction was given to proceed with preparation of a criteria-based plan for Alternative 1, which would conserve approximately 500,000 acres in the Plan Area. The criteria-based approach anticipates Conservation within the existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands comprising approximately 347,000 acres and development of Criteria to describe additional Conservation on private lands of approximately 153,000 acres.

Development of the criteria-based plan involved review and refinement of the initial Conceptual Conservation Scenario and conceptual Alternative 1 and creation of the Conceptual Reserve Design. This included an iterative process of going back through the data compilation and review, gap analysis, and consideration of conservation biology principles that were completed for the Conceptual Conservation Scenario and Alternative 1. The data layers described in Sections 2.1.1 and 2.2.2 were used for this process with updated data layers reflecting new information assembled throughout the planning process. The primary information updated throughout the process were the species occurrence data and other species-specific information obtained through review of literature and comments received on draft species accounts distributed at several intervals during the process. In addition, as noted previously, the Public/Quasi-Public data base was refined. A parcel-based Public/Quasi-Public Lands database was used for the description and analysis of the proposed MSHCP Conservation Area in this document. Updated land use data also were incorporated in the process including updated identification of lands with priorconservation agreements. Updated aerial photography became available in summer 2001.

As with the process for the Conceptual Conservation Scenario and Alternative 1, a specific quantitative model was not developed for the Conceptual Reserve Design. The iterative process involved overlaying data layers manually using hard-copy plots and acetates, as well as on-screen data overlays using GIS. Initial refined concepts were developed for review and comment by the Wildlife Agencies and their comments were addressed in the refined concepts. A more detailed description of the organizing framework and methodology used to develop the Conceptual Reserve Design/Criteria-Based Plan is presented in Section 3.3.1 of this document.

3.1.10 Description and Analysis of MSHCP Conservation Area

The process described in Sections 3.1.1 through 3.1.8 resulted in identification of an MSHCP Conservation Area that could be described and analyzed. The description and analysis of the MSHCP Conservation Area have two primary purposes: (1) to provide a complete enough description of the Conservation anticipated under the MSHCP such that Reserve Assembly can be adequately measured and monitored over the long-term MSHCP implementation process, while at the same time incorporating sufficient flexibility to allow appropriate response to new information and changing conditions; and (2) to provide a sufficient level of detail to permit analysis of Covered Species consistent with regulatory requirements. A generalized description and analysis of the MSHCP Conservation Area is presented in Section 3.2 of this document and in Section A of the Reference Document - Volume II of the MSHCP Plan. The detailed species accounts are included in Section B of the Reference Document - Volume II of the MSHCP Plan and summary species accounts are provided in Section 9.0 of this document.

3.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MSHCP CONSERVATION AREA

3.2.1 The MSHCP Plan Map

Figure 3-1 depicts the Criteria Area within the Plan Area and represents the MSHCP Plan map. Four categories are depicted on the legend for the Plan map and are described below.

Criteria Area: This represents the area within which MSHCP Criteria will be applied and from which 153,000 acres of new Conservation will be achieved to contribute toward assembly of the overall MSHCP Conservation Area. Criteria have been developed for individual Cells or Cell Groupings and are presented for each Area Plan in Section 3.3.

Public/Quasi- Under this category, existing known Public/Quasi-Public Lands (PQP)

Public Lands: that will form the initial backbone of the MSHCP Conservation Area are depicted. Approximately 347,000 acres of Conservation are anticipated on these lands.

Within five years of Permit issuance, the RCA shall verify the precise acreage, location, amount and status of PQP Lands in the MSHCP Conservation Area. Such information shall be submitted to the Wildlife Agencies for review. In the event that a Permittee elects to use property currently depicted as PQP Lands on the MSHCP Plan map (Figure 3-1) in a way that alters the land use such that it would not contribute to Reserve Assembly the Permittee shall locate and acquire or otherwise encumber replacement acreage at a minimum ratio of 1:1 replacement taking into account direct and indirect effects of PQP Lands in one location with PQP Lands in another location. The Permittee must make findings that the replacement acreage is biologically equivalent or superior to the existing property as set forth in Section 6.5 of the MSHCP, Volume I.

Rural Mountainous Designation: This category represents the Rural/Mountainous land use designation incorporated in the County General Plan. In general these lands are characterized by steep slopes that represent constraints to Development. For example, of the approximately 54,900 acres depicted on the MSCHP Plan map outside the Criteria Area but within the Rural Mountainous designation, approximately 42,500 acres (77 percent) are characterized by slopes with gradients greater than 30 percent. While Reserve Assembly activities are not expected to occur in Rural Mountainous designation areas outside the Criteria Area, existing and future land use practices in these areas may provide an edge for the MSHCP Conservation Area that would minimize Edge Effects when compared with more urban land uses.

American Indian Lands: American Indian Lands are depicted on the MSHCP Plan map for reference purposes. No Conservation is assumed on these lands and no activities on these lands would be permitted under the MSHCP. The American Indian Lands are not a part of the MSHCP.

The MSHCP Conservation Area will be comprised of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and new Conservation on approximately 153,000 acres of land within the Criteria Area. While the precise configuration for new Conservation within the Criteria Area has not been defined or mapped, a Conceptual Reserve Design was developed for analysis purposes as described in Sections 3.1.9 and 3.3.1 of this document. While certainly not the only possible configuration to emerge from application of Criteria within the Criteria Area, the Conceptual Reserve Design was a useful tool in establishing conservation targets as part of the MSHCP planning process. The conservation targets developed as part of that process, along with anticipated Conservation on Public/Quasi-Public Lands, form the basis for the description of the MSHCP Conservation Area presented in this section. Achievement of the conservation targets as part of the overall Reserve Assembly process will be an important measuring and monitoring tool for the MSHCP.

3.2.2 The MSHCP Conservation Area

In addition to the features incorporated in the MSHCP Plan map, as described above, the MSHCP Conservation Area may be described in terms of several specific analysis factors considered during the conservation planning process. These include Bioregions, vegetation, soils, patch size, and edge affected lands. This section provides a summary description of the MSHCP Conservation Area based on those analysis factors. A more detailed description is provided in Section A of the MSHCP Reference Document - Volume II of the MSHCP Plan. The MSHCP Conservation Area may also be described in terms of Cores and Linkages. The description of Cores and Linkages is provided in Section 3.2.3 of this document.

➤ Bioregions

Within the MSHCP Plan Area, large percentages of the Agua Tibia mountains (80.3 percent, 10,130 ac.), San Jacinto Mountains (71.7 percent, 134,000 ac.), San Jacinto Foothills (64.6 percent, 72,240 ac.) and the Santa Ana Mountains (61.3 percent, 85,810 ac.) Bioregions are conserved. Significant amounts of the Conservation in these Bioregions occur within existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands. Smaller portions of the Desert Transition (37.7 percent, 33,460 ac.), San Bernardino Mountains (34.5 percent, 9,990 ac.) and Riverside Lowlands (24.2 percent, 166,820 ac.) are conserved within the MSHCP Plan Area. Much of the central portion of the Desert Transition Bioregion will not be conserved. Six percent of the Desert Transition Bioregion currently supports urban Development or agricultural uses. About ten percent of the San Bernardino Mountains Bioregion currently has urban or agricultural land uses. The remaining non-conserved lands are either American Indian Lands (5.7 percent), Rural Mountainous (15.7 percent), or undeveloped private land. The Riverside Lowlands is the largest Bioregion and will have the lowest proportion of its acreage in Conservation, with 24.2 percent (166,820 acres) within the MSHCP Conservation Area. Approximately 50.4 percent (about 347,800 acres) of the land in this Bioregion is currently supporting urban or agricultural land uses. Very little of this Bioregion is within American Indian Lands or is considered Rural Mountainous.

➤ Vegetation

Table 3-1 presents a summary of Vegetation Communities conserved within the MSHCP Conservation Area. Playas/vernal pools and water vegetation types had the highest percentages of Conservation within the MSHCP Conservation Area, with 85 percent of the total acreages of both these Vegetation Communities conserved. Riparian scrub/woodland forest, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, woodlands/forests, chaparral, montane coniferous forest, coastal sage scrub and meadows/marshes also are conserved at high levels, with 50 percent to 75 percent of each of these Vegetation Communities conserved. Desert scrubs, grassland, Agriculture, and cismontane alkali marsh are conserved at the lowest levels, with percentages of Conservation at 34 percent, 28 percent, 12 percent, and 3 percent, respectively.

TABLE 3-1 ESTIMATE OF CONSERVATION BY VEGETATION COMMUNITY
Vegetation	Total Acres in Plan Area1	Total Acres in Existing Public/ Quasi-Public Lands	Total Acres of Additional Reserve Lands	Total Acres Conserved	Percent of Total Vegetation Community Acres Conserved in Plan Area
Agriculture	169,480	11,480	8,540	20,020	12%
Chaparral	434,950	207,380	64,900	272,280	63%
Cismontane Alkali Marsh	1,260	<5	40	40	3%
Coastal Sage Scrub	156,450	34,560	47,160	81,720	52%
Desert Scrubs	14,570	1,310	3,680	4,990	34%
Grassland	154,140	22,810	20,010	42,820	28%
Meadows and Marshes	1,020	330	180	510	50%
Montane Coniferous Forest	29,910	20,480	20	20,500	69%
Playas and Vernal Pools	7,910	2,920	3,830	6,750	85%
Riparian Scrub, Woodland, Forest	15,030	7,270	3,920	11,190	74%
Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub	7,940	2,060	3,170	5,230	66%
Unknown	1,350	1,230	10	1,240	92%
Water	12,210	9,150	1,190	10,340	85%
Woodlands and Forests	34,300	20,770	2,730	23,500	69%
Developed or Disturbed Land	218,260	4,780	-	4,780	2%
TOTALS	1,258,780	346,530	159,3802	505,910
1 This includes the following acreages of each Vegetation Community on American Indian Lands that, while within the Plan Area, are not a part of the Plan: Agriculture: 1,110 Montane Coniferous Forest: 10 Chaparral: 20,290 Riparian Scrub, Woodland, Forest: 420 Cismontane Alkali Marsh: 1,110 Riversidean Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub:790 Coastal Sage Scrub: 3,760 Unknown: 10 Desert Scrubs: 5,190 Water: 10 Grasslands: 7,260 Woodlands and Forests: 1,050 Meadows and Marshes: 50 Developed or Disturbed Land: 510 2 This total includes 5,923 acres for Covered Activities, including planned roadways, in the Criteria Area that would be netted out of the MSHCP Conservation Area. The total Additional Reserve Lands will be 153,000 acres. Total is not exact due to rounding.

➤ Soils

Clay soils within the Plan Area include Bosanko, Auld, Altamont, and Porterville. In addition, areas from which clay had been mined (known as "claypit") were digitized. Within the Plan Area, clay soils support several sensitive plant species, including listed species such as Munz's onion (state threatened, federally endangered), thread-leaved brodiaea (state endangered, federally threatened), and San Diego button celery (state and federally endangered); and sensitive species such as Orcutt's brodiaea, long-spined spine flower, small-flowered morning glory, many-stemmed dudleya, Palmer's grapplinghook, graceful tarplant, and small-flowered microseris. The Domino-Traver-Willows soil association includes saline-alkali soils largely located along floodplain areas within the Plan Area. Sensitive plants supported by the Domino-Traver-Willows soil association include two listed species, the San Jacinto Valley crownscale (federally endangered) and the spreading navarretia (federally threatened); and sensitive plant species, including Parish's brittlescale, Davidson's saltscale, Coulter's goldfields, and vernal barley.

Within the clay soils areas, 31 percent of the total is conserved, including 12 percent within Additional Reserve Lands and 19 percent on existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands. Of these clay soils, 18 percent of Auld, 23 percent of Bosanko, 37 percent of Porterville, 10 percent of claypit, and 12 percent of Altamont are conserved either on Public/Quasi-Public Lands or captured within the Additional Reserve Lands. Within Domimo-Traver-Willows soils, 36 percent of the total is conserved, including 21 percent within the MSHCP Conservation Area and 15 percent on existing public lands. Within this soil association, 17 percent of Domino, 32 percent of Traver, and 74 percent of Willows soils are conserved either on Public/Quasi-Public Lands or within Additional Reserve Lands.

➤ Patch Size

The individual sizes of patches comprising the MSHCP Conservation Area are important elements to the functioning of the conserved lands. It is generally agreed that large-sized patches encompass a greater portion of the landscape and allow for a greater inclusion of ecological niches, and that larger Core Areas offer greater resistance to catastrophic changes. However, while larger-sized Core Areas are usually considered better-functioning, widespread smaller satellite Core Areas can incorporate higher species diversity by efficiently preserving nodes of species of limited distribution. The MSHCP Conservation Area has both small and large areas in order to balance the need to conserve narrowly-distributed species and preserve the greatest number of species and protect habitat function with the least management effort.

The MSHCP Conservation Area is composed of approximately 575 patches. The spatial character of the MSHCP Conservation Area is complex with large numbers of small, spatially disjunct patches and small numbers of large connected patches. Sixty-five percent of these patches are less than ten acres in area and make up less than 0.25 percent of the areas to be conserved under the MSHCP. The vast majority of these small patches occur within areas heavily fragmented by urbanization in the Riverside Lowlands Bioregion and are represented by small patches of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands. By contrast only 28 of the patches (5 percent) are greater than 1,000 acres but these make up 94 percent of the areas to be conserved under the MSHCP. A single connected block makes up the largest portion of the MSHCP Conservation Area at approximately 238,000 acres (50 percent of the acreage).

➤ Edge Affected Land After Completion of Reserve Assembly

Increases in fragmentation of the landscape lead to increases in the area where urban/agricultural landscapes and native habitats interface. These areas of high fragmentation are subjected to Edge Effects, which are generally unfavorable and are ultimately due to nearby human activity. Some examples of Edge Effects include introduction/colonization of non-native species, increased predation, increased fire frequency, and small-scale environmental changes in temperature, light, and wind (Primack, 1993).

The MSHCP Conservation Area will be subjected to these Edge Effects due to urbanization within the Plan Area. For the purposes of estimating Edge Effects on habitat patches at completion of Reserve Assembly, each acre within the MSHCP Conservation Area (excluding urban and agricultural land) was placed into one of three categories based on proximity to urban/agricultural lands: strongly affected (1 to 250 feet from urban or agricultural land), somewhat affected (251 to 600 feet from urban or agricultural land), and not affected (more than 600 feet from urban or agricultural land).

From this analysis, it was found that 14 percent of the MSHCP Conservation Area will be strongly affected, 15 percent will be somewhat affected, and 71 percent will not be affected by Edge Effects. This large percentage of lands not likely to be exposed to Edge Effects is due to the effect of a small number of large habitat blocks. The strongly urban/agricultural areas of the Riverside Lowlands Bioregion and San Bernardino Mountains Bioregion have the greatest proportion of land that may be subject to Edge Effects.

3.2.3 Cores and Linkages within the MSHCP Conservation Area

The MSHCP Conservation Area is comprised of a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Extensions of Existing Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Non-contiguous Habitat Blocks. These features, generally referenced as Cores and Linkages, are depicted in Figure 3-2. The following definitions apply to the legend items shown on Figure 3-2.

Core A block of Habitat of appropriate size, configuration, and vegetation characteristics to generally support the life history requirements of one or more Covered Species. Although a more typical definition is population-related and refers to a single species (see Hunter 2002, Primack 2000), in the MSHCP this term is Habitat-related because of the multi-species nature of the MSHCP Plan.

Extension of Existing Core A block of Habitat contiguous with an existing Core Area which serves to provide additional Habitat for species in the adjacent existing Core and to reduce exposed edge.

Non-contiguous Habitat Block A block of Habitat not connected to other Habitat areas via a Linkage or Constrained Linkage.

Constrained Linkage A constricted connection expected to provide for movement of identified Planning Species between Core Areas, where options for assembly of the connection are limited due to existing patterns of use.

Linkage A connection between Core Areas with adequate size, configuration and vegetation characteristics to generally provide for "Live-In" Habitat and/or provide for genetic flow for identified Planning Species. Areas identified as Linkages in MSHCP may provide movement Habitat but not Live-In Habitat for some species, thereby functioning more as movement corridors. Since it is expected that every Linkage will provide Live-In Habitat for at least one species, and since the term "corridor" may be easily confused with the term as it is applied to transportation Corridors discussed in the CETAP portion of the RCIP, the term Linkage is used here. For a more thorough discussion of Linkage and movement corridors, see Section 3.1.4, Applicable Conservation Biology Principles.

The Cores and Linkages depicted in Figure 3-2 are based on the Conceptual Reserve Design developed for analytical purposes for the MSHCP. Likewise, the quantitative information presented with each Core or Linkage is based on the Conceptual Reserve Design. As described in Section 3.2.1 of this document, the Conceptual Reserve Design forms the basis for identifying target conservation acreages and generating quantitative data for the MSHCP biological analyses. The Conceptual Reserve Design is intended to describe one way in which the MSHCP Conservation Area could be configured consistent with MSHCP Criteria; it does not represent the only possible reserve that could be assembled consistent with the MSHCP Criteria. Flexibility is intended to be incorporated in the Reserve Assembly process to enable new information and data to be incorporated as part of the long-term MSHCP implementation process.

The tables in the text discussion present four categories of information for each Core or Linkage: Dimensions, Species, Adjacent Planned Land Uses, and Covered Activities.

1. Dimensional Data. Dimensional data include total acreage, edge, interior, P/A ratio, and distance to nearest Core. For Cores, Non-contiguous Habitat Blocks, and Extensions of Existing Cores, only total area, P/A ratio, and distance to the nearest connected Core are considered. For Linkages and Constrained Linkages, only total area, P/A ratio minimum/ maximum widths and lengths are considered.

Total area contained within a Core or Linkage was calculated based on the Conceptual Reserve Design and then was divided into area classified as edge and area classified as interior. To complete this edge analysis, a 250-foot buffer was created outside and adjacent to the Core or Linkage and designated "edge" area, while the remaining area was designated "interior." It is anticipated that these edge areas will incur greater "Edge Effects" due to nearby human activities such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics such as pesticides, or domestic predators. For the sake of simplicity, a 250-foot buffer was used, though in reality Edge Effects may decrease in a complex fashion, depending on species and type of Edge Effect, from the margin to the interior of the Core or Linkage (see Section 3.1.4 for a more thorough discussion of Edge Effects.). In addition, the extent to which a Core or Linkage is affected by edge varies as a function of the land use surrounding the Core or Linkage. For example, a Rural Mountainous land use designation in areas adjacent to a Linkage would give rise to far fewer Edge Effects than a city land use designation surrounding the Linkage. Land use designations surrounding each Core and Linkage are discussed in the individual Core and Linkage descriptions following the tables. Finally, Edge Effects are also species specific, since different species respond differently to Edge Effects.

The tables also present the distance to nearest connected Core and the perimeter-to-area (P/A) ratio of each Core or Linkage, as appropriate. Once a GIS coverage delineating Cores and Linkages was created, perimeters and areas were computed with GIS in order to determine the P/A ratio. Distance to nearest connected core was identified as the length of each linkage connecting the cores in question. From a biological perspective low P/A ratios are generally considered more favorable since low P/A ratios represent unfragmented habitat blocks with comparatively lower amounts of exposed edge. As the overall size of the Core or Linkage increases, however, the importance of this metric may decrease. In cases where more than one route through a Linkage is possible, the reader is referred to the text description of the Linkage.

Note: The sum of the areas for the proposed Cores and Linkages is 183,000 acres, a value above the target acreage of 153,000 acres of new Conservation on private lands. This difference arises as an artifact of the classification of each Core or Linkage as either "Proposed" (i.e., new, private Conservation) or "Existing" (i.e., Public/Quasi-Public Land) despite the fact that some Cores or Linkages contain a patchwork of Public/Quasi-Public Lands and private lands identified for potential acquisition. Thus, the additional 30,000 acres contained within the proposed Cores or Linkages reflects the inclusion of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands within the proposed Cores and Linkages.

2. Planning Species. Planning Species considered for each Core or Linkage are also listed in the tables. Planning Species are subsets of Covered Species that are identified to provide guidance for Reserve Assembly in Cores and Linkages and/or Area Plans. Species listed in this column may include species which are not Planning Species for the area in question but which may have important or key populations located in the area.

3. Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use. Each table lists General Plan land uses proposed adjacent to the Core or Linkage, as defined by the County of Riverside General Plan. Proposed land uses include Agriculture, Community Development (including Community Centers), Open Space/Conservation, Cities, Rural (including Mountainous), Indian Lands, and Water. For specific descriptions of each of these categories, refer to the General Plan. Adjacent land uses are important because of the Edge Effects each exerts on each Core or Linkage. Community Development and Cities represent an urban level of Development with a high density of people and associated structures, vehicles, and activity. Agriculture and Rural (non-mountainous) represent land use designations with minimal structures and more open, vacant land. Rural Mountainous is typically an even lower-density land use due to steep slopes. Open space/Conservation lands are generally the most undeveloped, as they contain few, if any, structures and are specifically intended for the preservation of natural resources. Land use practices within these designations could affect resources within the Cores and Linkages due to issues such as those identified in Section 6.1.4 of this document. These issues include lighting, urban runoff, toxics such as pesticides, or domestic predators. MSHCP policies and procedures included in Section 6.0 of this document and in the global and species-specific objectives in Section 9.0 of this document will be implemented to ensure that the existing Habitat and movement functions of the Linkage are maintained as planned land uses are developed along the edge of the Linkage.

4. Major Covered Activities. Major Covered Activities that may affect the Cores and Linkages are also listed in the tables. These Covered Activities may include new facilities or widenings or extensions of existing facilities. Guidelines for Covered Activities presented in Section 7.0 of this document will be incorporated in the siting, design, construction and maintenance of these facilities to avoid and minimize effects of these facilities on Core and Linkage biological functions and values.

Quantitative data shown below for each Core and Linkage are based on the Conceptual Reserve Design. As noted in Section 3.3.1, the Conceptual Reserve Design was developed primarily for the purposes of developing quantitative information for the MSHCP species accounts and Area Plan Criteria. The Conceptual Reserve Design does not represent the only possible MSHCP Conservation Area that may be assembled during the long-term Reserve Assembly process. Flexibility is incorporated in the MSHCP to allow Reserve Assembly to be informed by project-specific data and planning as part of MSHCP implementation.

Index for Cores and Linkages

The Cores and Linkages are organized with their corresponding page numbers in this section as follows:

• Existing Core A
• Existing Core B
• Existing Core C
• Existing Core D
• Existing Core E
• Existing Core F
• Existing Core G
• Existing Core H
• Existing Core I
• Existing Core J
• Existing Core K
• Existing Core L
• Existing Core M
• Proposed Extension of Existing Core 1
• Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2
• Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3
• Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4
• Proposed Extension of Existing Core 5
• Proposed Extension of Existing Core 6
• Proposed Extension of Existing Core 7
• Existing Constrained Linkage A
• Existing Constrained Linkage B
• Existing Constrained Linkage C
• Existing Constrained Linkage D
• Existing Constrained Linkage E
• Existing Linkage A
• Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A
• Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block B
• Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block C
• Proposed Core 1
• Proposed Core 2
• Proposed Core 3
• Proposed Core 4
• Proposed Core 5
• Proposed Core 6
• Proposed Core 7
• Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 1
• Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2
• Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 3
• Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4
• Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5
• Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 6
• Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 1
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 2
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 3
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 4
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 5
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 6
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 7
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 8
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 9
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 10
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 11
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 12
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 13
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 14
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 15
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 16
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 17
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 18
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 19
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 20
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 21
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 22
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 23
• Proposed Constrained Linkage 24
• Proposed Linkage 1
• Proposed Linkage 2
• Proposed Linkage 3
• Proposed Linkage 4
• Proposed Linkage 5
• Proposed Linkage 6
• Proposed Linkage 7
• Proposed Linkage 8
• Proposed Linkage 9
• Proposed Linkage 10
• Proposed Linkage 11
• Proposed Linkage 12
• Proposed Linkage 13
• Proposed Linkage 14
• Proposed Linkage 15
• Proposed Linkage 16
• Proposed Linkage 17
• Proposed Linkage 18

Existing Core A

Existing Core A consists of Prado Basin and the Santa Ana River, located in the northwest region of the Plan Area. This southwest-to-northeast trending swath of land is composed largely of Public/Quasi-Public Lands owned by a variety of entities, but it also contains a small number of privately-owned lands. The Core also functions as a Linkage, connecting Orange County to the west with San Bernardino County to the north. Existing Core A is connected to Existing Core B (Cleveland National Forest) via both and upland and a riparian connection (Proposed Constrained Linkage 1 and Proposed Constrained Linkage 2, respectively). This Core is constrained on all sides by existing urban development and agricultural use, and planned land uses surrounding the Core consist largely of high impact land uses such as city and community Development. Therefore, high quality riparian Habitat within the Core and along the edges must be maintained for species such as southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow warbler, yellow-breasted chat, western yellow-billed cuckoo, and others listed in the table below. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Maintenance of existing floodplain processes and water quality along the Santa Ana River is also important to Santa Ana River woollystar and arroyo chub. Management entities in this existing Core include: the County of Riverside Parks and Open Space District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Orange County Water District, and California Department of Parks and Recreation.

EXISTING CORE A
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
10,740	1,640	9,100	33	1.7	Santa Ana sucker, arroyo chub, western pond turtle, Cooper's hawk, tricolored blackbird, burrowing owl, American bittern, cactus wren, northern harrier, western yellow-billed cuckoo, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, California horned lark, peregrine falcon, yellow-breasted chat, loggerhead shrike, black-crowned night heron, osprey, double-crested cormorant, downy woodpecker, white-faced ibis, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, bobcat, mountain lion, and Santa Ana River woollystar.	City (Corona, Norco, Riverside), Community Development, Open Space/Conservation	SR-71, River Road, Hammer, I-15, Schleisman, Van Buren, Mission, Market

Existing Core B

Existing Core B is composed of Cleveland National Forest, which lines the western border of the Plan Area. Within the Plan Area this Core consists of two large and two small blocks of Public/ Quasi-Public Lands. Existing Core B is connected to Existing Core A (Prado Basin/Santa Ana River) in the north via two Constrained Linkages (Proposed Constrained Linkage 1 and Proposed Constrained Linkage 2), in the center by Proposed Linkage 1 to the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain area, and in the south to the Tenaja Corridor (Proposed Linkage 9). This Core represents the second largest habitat block in the Plan Area and is located only 1.6 miles from the nearest connected Core. Studies of mountain lion movement within this Core indicated that this Core provides both Live-In and Linkage Habitat for this mammal, which requires very large blocks of intact Habitat. The Core then likely also provides linkage area for other mammals such as mountain lion and bobcat in addition to the species listed in the table below. Management entities in this existing Core include the U.S. Forest Service.

EXISTING CORE B
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
71,490	1,720	69,770	7	1.6	Cooper's hawk, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle, turkey vulture, yellow warbler, mountain quail, downy woodpecker, purple martin, California spotted owl, tree swallow, mountain lion, Palmer's grapplinghook, prostrate spine flower, graceful tarplant, and small-flowered microseris.	Rural Mountainous, Rural, Community Development, City (Lake Elsinore, Corona)	SR-74

Existing Core C

Existing Core C consists of public lands in the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain area in the northwestern region of the Plan Area, originally assembled as a Core Reserve for the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan. Connections to other MSHCP conserved lands exist to the east (Proposed Linkage 3) and west (Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2). This Core is somewhat constrained by existing agriculture to the north and south of the Core; however some natural lands remain along the border of the Core. A large portion of the western border of Existing Core C is contiguous with Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2, which markedly decreases amount of exposed edge and results in a lower actual P/A ratio than that reported in the table below. This Core provides Live-In Habitat for a large number of species as well as linkage area for species moving from the Gavilan Hills area to Temescal Wash. In addition to Stephens' kangaroo rat, the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve contains Habitat for other species with requirements for high quality Habitat, such as Quino checkerspot butterfly and coastal California gnatcatcher. Although the Core is surrounded largely by a rural planned land use designation, in areas where community Development is planned, treatment and management of edge conditions along the borders of this Core will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Core. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Management entities in this existing Core include the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve Management Committee.

EXISTING CORE C
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
15,610	890	14,720	19	1.6	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, burrowing owl, cactus wren, northern harrier, white-tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, coastal California gnatcatcher, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, mountain lion, Munz's onion, slender-horned spine flower, and many-stemmed dudleya.	Rural, Rural Mountainous, Community Development	Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore, CETAP Corridor

Existing Core D

Existing Core D consists of Sycamore Canyon Park. This Core is composed of two Non-contiguous Habitat Blocks of Public/Quasi-Public Land separated by approximately 2,000 feet, in approximately the north-central region of the Plan Area. Existing Core D is connected to Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A (Box Springs Mountains) via Proposed Constrained Linkage 7. At 10.8 miles from the nearest connected Core, Existing Core D is the most isolated of all proposed or existing Cores. The Core is also surrounded by City and Community Development planned land use designations. For these reasons, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Core will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Core. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. The Core provides Live-In Habitat for the granite spiny lizard, a species requiring rock outcrops, and likely provides movement Habitat for bobcat. Management entities in this existing Core include the City of Riverside Park and Recreation Department and March Joint Powers Authority.

EXISTING CORE D
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
2,500	560	1,940	43	10.8	Wilson's warbler	City (Riverside), Community Development	Alessandro Blvd.

Existing Core E

Existing Core E consists of Lake Elsinore, located in the west-central region of the Plan Area. Existing Core E is connected to other MSHCP conserved lands via Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3 (Lake Elsinore Soils). This Core provides Live-In Habitat for species as noted in the table below and also likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. Urban Development partially constrains the Core; however some natural lands remain along the border of the Core. Since this is an existing Core with no new Reserve Assembly anticipated, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Core will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Core. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1.4 of this document.

EXISTING CORE E
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
3,010	280	2,730	20	4.4	Cooper's hawk, tricolored blackbird, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, burrowing owl, American bittern, ferruginous hawk, Swainson's hawk, mountain plover, northern harrier, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, California horned lark, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, yellow-breasted chat, loggerhead shrike, black-crowned night heron, mountain quail, osprey, double-crested cormorant, white-faced ibis, purple martin, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, prostrate spine flower, Palmer's grapplinghook, and Engelmann oak.	City (Elsinore), Open Space, Conservation	None

Existing Core F

Existing Core F consists of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, located in the southwest region of the Plan Area. Existing Core F is connected to other MSHCP conserved lands via several Linkages: Proposed Constrained Linkage 13 (Murrieta Creek) and Proposed Linkage 10 connect the Core to conserved lands in the southeast, Proposed Constrained Linkages 11 (De Luz Canyon) and 12 (Sandia Canyon) connect the Core to San Diego County in the south, and Proposed Linkage 9 (Tenaja Corridor) connects the Core to Existing Core B in the west. This Core represents a large habitat block with a relatively low proportion of its area potentially affected by edge (approximately 460 acres of the total 8,360 acres) and a comparatively low P/A ratio. Furthermore, much of the Core is surrounded by a Rural Mountainous land use designation, which will further lower Edge Effects at the borders of the Core. For these reasons Existing Core F can be expected to provide high quality movement and Live-In Habitat for the species listed in the table below. Maintenance of hydrological processes and water quality will be necessary, however, to provide Habitat for persistence of species such as vernal pool fairy shrimp, thread-leaved brodiaea, Orcutt's brodiaea, western pond turtle, vernal barley, Riverside fairy shrimp, Santa Rosa Plateau fairy shrimp, and California red-legged frog. Management entities in this existing Core include: The Nature Conservancy, County of Riverside and California Department of Parks and Recreation.

EXISTING CORE F
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
8,360	460	7,900	14	4.2	vernal pool fairy shrimp, Santa Rosa Plateau fairy shrimp, Riverside fairy shrimp, California red-legged frog, western pond turtle, Cooper's hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, grasshopper sparrow, burrowing owl, cactus wren, turkey vulture, northern harrier, yellow warbler, southwestern willow flycatcher, California horned lark, merlin, loggerhead shrike, Lincoln's sparrow, MacGillivray's warbler, mountain quail, California spotted owl, Nashville warbler, Wilson's warbler, San Diego pocket mouse, bobcat, mountain lion, Rainbow manzanita, thread-leaved brodiaea, Orcutt's brodiaea, long-spined spine flower, San Diego button celery, graceful tarplant, vernal barley, California black walnut, Parish's meadowfoam, Palomar monkeyflower, little mousetail, spreading navarretia, California Orcutt grass, Fish's milkwort, Engelmann oak, and San Miguel savory.	Rural Mountainous, City (Murrieta)	Clinton Keith Road

Existing Core G

Existing Core G is comprised of the Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve. This Core Area provides Live-In Habitat for species noted below and may serve as a Linkage for Planning Species, including bobcat and mountain lion, moving between the Santa Ana Mountains and the Agua Tibia Wilderness. In addition to maintenance of habitat quality, maintenance of existing floodplain processes along Santa Margarita River is important for these species. Adjacent land use practices which may affect movement of species through this Core include construction of barriers (i.e., fencing). Proposed widening activities of I-15 may also affect movement of wildlife species connecting to this Core Area, as well as water quality and floodplain processes of the Santa Margarita River. Because the distance to the Santa Rosa Plateau, the nearest connected Core Area, is 5.5 miles, maintenance of the connection to the Santa Rosa Plateau is important for species persistence, viability and dispersal. Management entities in this existing Core include: California State University, San Diego, The Nature Conservancy, and California Department of Fish and Game.

EXISTING CORE G
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
4,500	340	4,160	17	5.5	arroyo chub, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, bobcat, mountain lion, and Rainbow manzanita.	Rural Mountainous	I-15 widen existing facility

Existing Core H

Existing Core H is comprised of Lake Perris State Recreation Area, San Jacinto Wildlife Area, private lands and lands with pre-existing conservation agreements. It provides Live-In Habitat for certain species, contains soils suitable for some Narrow Endemic Plant Species, supports vernal pool complexes and may provide a connection to Core Areas in the Badlands and the middle reach of the San Jacinto River. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided within this Core Area include bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, Stephens' kangaroo rat, smooth tarplant, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, spreading navarretia, California Orcutt grass, vernal barley and thread-leaved brodiaea. Maintenance of habitat quality, floodplain process along the San Jacinto River, and Conservation of vernal pool complexes are important for these species. This Core Area likely provides for Live-In Habitat for small rodents and common mammals, including bobcat and San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit.

EXISTING CORE H
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
17,470	1,070	16,400	12	0	western spadefoot, western pond turtle, coastal western whiptail, Belding's orange-throated whiptail, San Diego banded gecko, northern red diamond rattlesnake, San Diego horned lizard, granite spiny lizard, granite night lizard, burrowing owl, Cooper's hawk, sharp-shinned hawk, Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle, American bittern, ferruginous hawk, Swainson's hawk, cactus wren, turkey vulture, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow-flycatcher, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, yellow-breasted chat, loggerhead shrike, Lincoln's sparrow, black-crowned night heron, MacGillivray's warbler, osprey, double-crested cormorant, downy woodpecker, purple martin, tree swallow, northwestern San Diego pocket mouse, Stephens' kangaroo rat, San Diego black-tailed jackrabbit, bobcat, San Diego desert woodrat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, smooth tarplant, Coulter's goldfields, spreading navarretia, and Wright's trichocoronis.	Agriculture, Community Development, Cities (Moreno Valley and Perris)	Gilman Springs Road, Ramona Express-way, Bridge Street, CETAP Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore Alternative 1b.

In addition to indirect effects described in Section 6.0 of this document, other effects associated with locating the proposed General Plan land use designations noted in the table below may occur. Alteration of hydrology or fire suppression activities occurring on adjacent lands may adversely affect Narrow Endemic Plant Species, including spreading navarretia, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, vernal barley and smooth tarplant, known to occur in the vicinity of Mystic Lake and the San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge Area.

The three roadways listed in the table below are existing roadways that are proposed to be widened along the edge of the Core Area. The CETAP corridor, if approved, would generally follow Ramona Expressway. Proposed widening activities may directly affect Habitat or floodplain processes important to the species noted in the table below or may affect movement between this Core Area and other Core Areas in the Badlands and along the San Jacinto River. Ramona Expressway and Bridge Street cross the San Jacinto River under existing conditions and would continue to cross the river with proposed widenings. Management entities in this existing Core include the California Department of Parks and Recreation and California Department of Fish and Game.

Existing Core I

Existing Core I is comprised of the portion of the San Bernardino Mountains located within the MSHCP Plan Area. This Core Area provides potential nest sites, foraging Habitat, a connection to the portion of the San Bernardino Mountains in San Bernardino County and harbors key populations of certain species. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within this Core Area include mountain lion, San Bernardino mountain kingsnake, and California spotted owl. Maintenance of habitat quality and large intact interconnected habitat blocks are important for these species. In addition to the indirect effects described in Section 6.0 of this document, other activities associated with proposed adjacent General Plan land use designations noted in the table below, including recreation and poaching, may result in adverse effects to biological resources within the Core. Management entities in this existing Core include the U.S. Forest Service.

EXISTING CORE I
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
9,610	920	8,690	22	0.7*	San Bernardino mountain kingsnake, San Diego mountain kingsnake, Lincoln's sparrow, MacGillivray's warbler, mountain quail, Williamson's sapsucker, California spotted owl, Nashville warbler, Wilson's warbler, mountain lion, Plummer's mariposa lily, peninsular spine flower, and Hall's monardella.	Indian Lands, Community Development,City (Banning)	None

Note:*This Core is not connected to other MSHCP conserved lands. Distance "as the crow flies" to nearest habitat block is reported in table.

Existing Core J

Existing Core J is comprised of Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Skinner and Johnson Ranch. It provides potential nest sites, foraging Habitat, connections to other Core Areas in French Valley, Cactus Valley and Wilson Valley, and harbors key populations of certain species. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within this Core Area include bobcat, mountain lion, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, northern harrier, tree swallow, turkey vulture, white-tailed kite, Quino checkerspot butterfly, and Stephens' kangaroo rat. In addition to maintenance of habitat quality, maintenance of existing floodplain processes along Tucalota Creek and Rawson Canyon is important for these species. This Core Area likely provides for Live-In Habitat for common mammals, including bobcat, and larger mammals such as mountain lion moving through the Core Area to other Core Areas in Wilson Valley and Cactus Valley. Since this is an existing Core and no new Reserve Assembly is anticipated, maintenance of existing large intact habitat blocks will be necessary for species persistence and movement in this Core .

EXISTING CORE J
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
24,360	900	23,460	12	1.11	Quino checkerspot butterfly, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle, burrowing owl, cactus wren, turkey vulture, mountain plover, northern harrier, white-tailed kite, coastal California gnatcatcher, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, mountain lion and long-spined spine flower.	Community Development, Rural, Rural Mountainous	Rawson Road, Borel Road, and Butterfield Stage Road

In addition to indirect effects described in Section 6.0 of this document, other adverse effects associated with locating proposed General Plan land uses noted in the table below may occur. Fire and fire suppression, hunting, and collection of species by humans would result in adverse effects to Quino checkerspot butterfly and other Planning Species . Major Covered Activities listed in the table below may affect resources in the Core Area by directly affecting Habitat and/or floodplain processes important to the species noted above or result in habitat fragmentation of this Core Area. Rawson Road and Borel Road are existing roadways that are proposed to widened within the Core Area. Rawson Road crosses Rawson Canyon Creek under existing conditions and would continue to cross this creek with the proposed widening. Butterfield Stage Road forms the western boundary of Johnson Ranch would be extended north from the city limits of Temecula. Management entities in this existing Core include the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve Management Committee and County of Riverside Parks and Open Space District (Lake Skinner Recreation Area).

Existing Core K

Existing Core K is comprised of the San Bernardino National Forest and the Potrero Area of Critical Environmental Concern. It provides nesting, breeding, foraging and Live-In Habitat for a number of species, supports several Narrow Endemic Plant Species and connects to the eastern portions of Riverside County. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided within this Core include peninsular spine flower, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, slender-horned spine flower, graceful tarplant, mountain lion, California spotted owl, granite spiny lizard, Johnston's rock cress, western pond turtle and Stephens' kangaroo rat. Maintenance of habitat quality and maintenance of existing large intact habitat blocks are important for these species. This Core likely provides for Live-In Habitat for common mammals, including bobcat, and larger mammals such as mountain lion moving through the Core Area to other Core Areas in Wilson Valley and Cactus Valley. In addition to indirect effects associated with Adjacent Proposed
General Plan
Land Use designation described in Section 6.1.4 of this document, other activities such as off-road vehicle use, recreation and hunting may result in adverse effects. Management entities in this existing Core include the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.

EXISTING CORE K
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
149,750	3,160	146,590	6	0*	western pond turtle, northern red diamond rattlesnake, San Bernardino Mountain kingsnake, San Diego Mountain kingsnake, Cooper's hawk, northern goshawk, golden eagle, turkey vulture, black swift, yellow warbler, Lincoln's sparrow, Macgillvray's warbler, mountain quail, downy woodpecker, purple martin, Williamson's sapsucker, California spotted owl, tree swallow, Nashville warbler, Wilson's warbler, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, mountain lion, Johnston's rock cress, Munz's mariposa lily, Plummer's mariposa lily, peninsular spine flower, slender-horned spine flower, San Jacinto Mountains bedstraw, California bedstraw, Mojave tarplant, graceful tarplant, Hall's monardella, California beardtongue	Rural and Rural Mountainous	SR-243, SR-74, SR-371, and Bautista Canyon Road

Note: *This Core is contiguous with Proposed Core 3, Proposed Core 4, Proposed Core 5, and Proposed Core 7.

All four major Covered Activities that are proposed to be widened are existing roadways. Proposed widening activities may directly affect Habitat important to the species noted above, and may exacerbate indirect effects, including lighting, noise, road-kill, trash and runoff, associated with an increased number of motor vehicles traveling through the Core.

Existing Core L

Existing Core L is comprised of Beauty Mountain Management Area (BLM) and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This Core provides Habitat for several listed species and connections to San Diego County and eastern Riverside County. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided within this Core include Quino checkerspot butterfly, Stephens' kangaroo rat, golden eagle nest site, burrowing owl, Los Angeles pocket mouse, bobcat, mountain lion, and Aguanga kangaroo rat. Maintenance of habitat quality is important for these species, and maintenance of existing large intact habitat blocks will be necessary to perpetuate species occupation and movement in this Core. This Core likely provides for Live-In Habitat for common mammals, including bobcat, and larger mammals such as mountain lion moving through the Core Area to other Core Areas in Wilson Valley and San Diego County. In addition to indirect effects of adjacent land uses described in Section 6.0 of this document, other activities associated with locating proposed General Plan land use designations noted in the table below, including hunting, collection, recreation, off-road vehicle use and poaching, may result in adverse effects to Planning Species.

EXISTING CORE L
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
24,750	590	24,160	12	0*	Quino checkerspot, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle nest site, cactus wren, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, Aguanga kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and mountain lion, .	Rural, Agriculture and Indian Lands	None

Note: * This Core is contiguous with Proposed Core 6 and Proposed Core 7.

No major Covered Activities are anticipated to traverse or affect this Core. Any road improvements or maintenance activities to existing roadways will be subject to guidelines for improvements on existing roads in Section 7.0 of this document to ensure that the Habitat and functions of the Core are maintained. Management entities in this existing Core include the Bureau of Land Management and California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Existing Core M

Existing Core M consists of the Agua Tibia Mountains, located along the south-central border of the Plan Area. Existing Core M is connected to other MSHCP conserved lands in the north via Proposed Linkages 17 (Woodchuck Road) and 18 (Arroyo Seco Creek) and Proposed Core 7 (Wilson Valley/Aguanga). Existing Core M is not constrained by existing urban development or agricultural uses. A very low proportion (approximately 180 acres of the 10,460 total acres) of the area of the Core is affected by edge, and the P/A ratio is also comparatively very low. Thus the Core can be expected to provide high quality movement and Live-In Habitat for the species listed in the table below. Additionally, a large portion of the border of Existing Core M is contiguous with Proposed Core 7 (Wilson Valley/Aguanga), which markedly decreases actual amount of exposed edge and ostensibly lowers the P/A ratio reported in the table. Management entities in this existing Core include the U.S. Forest Service.

EXISTING CORE M
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
10,460	180	10,280	14	3	western pond turtle, granite night lizard, mountain lion, Jaeger's milk vetch, Nevin's barberry, Vail Lake ceanothus, long-spined spine flower, prostrate spine flower, beautiful hulsea, ocellated Humboldt lily, Palomar monkeyflower, and Hall's monardella.	Indian Lands, Open Space/ Conservation, Rural, Rural Mountainous	SR-79

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 1

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 1 (Prado Basin Extension) consists of private land located along the northwestern border of the Plan Area. This extension is present as two disjunct parcels in close proximity which serve to extend Existing Core A (Prado Basin/Santa Ana River). Proposed Extension of Existing Core 1 is connected only to Existing Core A within the Plan Area. In addition to adding to the functional area of Existing Core A, the presence of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 1 lowers the potential for Edge Effects in the area. Key populations of western yellow-billed cuckoo, southwestern willow flycatcher, Cooper's hawk, downy woodpecker, American bittern, black-crowned night heron, California horned lark, least Bell's vireo, tree swallow, white-tailed kite, and yellow warbler are supported by Proposed Extension of Existing Core 1. This area is also likely to be important for mountain lion movement from the Santa Ana Mountains to the Chino Hills beyond the Plan Area and is thought to provide for local movement of common mammals such as bobcat.

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF EXISTING CORE 1
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
270	0*	270	80	N/A	Santa Ana sucker, arroyo chub, western pond turtle, Cooper's hawk, tricolored blackbird, American bittern, cactus wren, northern harrier, western yellow-billed cuckoo, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, California horned lark, peregrine falcon, yellow-breasted chat, black-crowned night heron, double-crested cormorant, downy woodpecker, white-faced ibis, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, and bobcat.	Open Space/ Conservation	None

Note: * This Noncontiguous Habitat Block is completely surrounded by Existing Core A and thus contains no edge.

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2 (Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Extension) consists of private lands located in the western region of the Plan Area. This extension is contiguous with Existing Core C (Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain) along the length of its eastern border and serves to extend the Habitat in the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain area and smooth out edges along the border of this Core. Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2 is also connected to Proposed Constrained Linkage 4 (North Temescal Wash) in the north; and Proposed Linkage 1 and Proposed Constrained Linkages 3, 5 (Horsethief Canyon), and 6 (Temescal Wash south) in the south. The extension provides Habitat for species as listed in the table below, and also provides for movement of species. The Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Extension supports populations of coastal California gnatcatcher; thus high quality, connected Habitat must be maintained in this area which is surrounded by city (Corona) and community Development planned land uses. In addition, the proposed Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore CETAP Corridor Alternative 1B intersects the extension and may contribute to Edge Effects, if chosen. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF EXISTING CORE 2
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
8,100	540	7,560	29	N/A	Cooper's hawk, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow-breasted chat, loggerhead shrike, downy woodpecker, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, mountain lion, Munz's onion, long-spined spine flower, and many stemmed dudleya.	City (Corona), Community Development, Rural	Hemet to Corona/ Lake Elsinore, CETAP Corridor, Alternative 1B

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3 (Lake Elsinore Soils) consists of two blocks of land extending from the southern border of Existing Core E (Lake Elsinore). The northern portion of the proposed extension is also connected to Proposed Linkage 8. Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3 conserves soils of the Traver series, which is important to the maintenance of several species of Narrow Endemic Plants. The northern portion of the extension also provides for movement of species along the lower San Jacinto River to Proposed Linkage 8. Together with Existing Core E, Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3 provides Habitat for shorebird use. Since surrounding land uses include city (Lake Elsinore) and community Development, management of edge conditions in this area will be necessary to maintain high quality Habitat in this area. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF EXISTING CORE 3
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
1,290	410	880	63	N/A	Riverside fairy shrimp, Quino checkerspot butterfly, western pond turtle, Bell's sage sparrow, American bittern, mountain plover, northern harrier, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, loggerhead shrike, black-crowned night heron, osprey, double-crested cormorant, white-faced ibis, least Bell's vireo, bobcat, Munz's onion, San Diego ambrosia, and smooth tarplant.	City (Lake Elsinore), Community Develop-ment, Rural, Open Space/Conservation	None

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4 is comprised of the middle reach of the San Jacinto River and is contiguous with Core Area in Lake Perris Recreation Area. It provides Habitat for a number of Narrow Endemic Plant Species and movement for species connecting to Lake Perris and areas downstream of the San Jacinto in Canyon Lake. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within this proposed Extension of Existing Core include San Jacinto Valley crownscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, arroyo toad and Los Angeles pocket mouse. Maintenance of floodplain processes along the San Jacinto River, as well as maintenance of habitat quality of vernal pool complexes and the Traver-Willow-Domino soils supporting plant species noted in the table below, are important for these species. As shown on the table below, areas not affected by edge total approximately 2,890 acres of the total 3,330 acres occupied by this Extension of Existing Core. Since this Extension of Existing Core may be affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using this Core. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Flood control activities associated with the Community Development land use designation and major Covered Activities may adversely affect Planning Species known to occur within the San Jacinto River.

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF EXISTING CORE 4
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
3,330	440	2,890	25	N/A	arroyo toad, mountain plover, white-faced ibis, Los Angeles pocket mouse, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, Coulter's goldfields, Wright's trichocoronis, and spreading navarretia.	Community Development	Ramona Express-way, Nuevo Road, Ethanac Road, and San JacintoRoad

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 5

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 5 consists of upland Habitat adjacent to Core Areas in Lake Skinner and Johnson Ranch. This extension occurs as two disjunct parcels which serve to extend Core Areas in Johnson Ranch and Lake Skinner and reduce the amount of area exposed to Edge Effects. This Extension of Existing Core would contribute to Conservation of species occurring within Core Areas in Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Skinner, and Johnson Ranch, such as mountain lion, bobcat, coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly and Stephens' kangaroo rat. It would also broaden the connection between Johnson Ranch and Lake Skinner. Maintenance of habitat quality and contiguity with adjacent Core Areas is important for these species.

Major Covered Activities that may affect this area include Butterfield Stage Road which would be extended north from the city limits of Temecula.

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF EXISTING CORE 5
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
295	65	230	91	N/A	Quino checkerspot, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, coastal California gnatcatcher, bobcat, and Los Angeles pocket mouse.	Rural	Butterfield Stage Road

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 6

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 6 consists of upland Habitat immediately southwest of Core Areas in Lake Skinner and Johnson Ranch. This extension is contiguous with Core Area to the north in Lake Skinner and to west in Johnson Ranch. This Extension of Existing Core would contribute to Conservation of species occurring within the Core Areas in Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Skinner, and Johnson Ranch, including mountain lion, bobcat, coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly and Stephens' kangaroo rat. It would also broaden the connection between Johnson Ranch and Lake Skinner. Maintenance of habitat quality and contiguity with adjacent Core Areas is important for these species. In addition to indirect effects of adjacent land uses described in Section 6.0 of this document, runoff and the use of toxics associated with agricultural planned land use located adjacent to MSHCP Conservation Areas may adversely affect species noted in the table below.

The proposed widening improvements to major Covered Activities, including Borel Road and Buck Road, may directly affect Habitat or result in habitat fragmentation.

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF EXISTING CORE 6
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
1,175	85	1,090	31	N/A	Quino checkerspot butterfly, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle nest site, burrowing owl, cactus wren, turkey vulture, mountain plover, northern harrier, white-tailed kite, coastal California gnatcatcher, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and mountain lion.	Agriculture	Borel Road and Buck Road

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 7

Proposed Extension of Existing Core 7 consists of areas contiguous with Diamond Valley Lake to the west. It contributes to Conservation of Planning Species such as coastal California gnatcatcher, mountain lion and Quino checkerspot butterfly, and provides a connection to upland and wetland Linkages in the Domenigoni Specific Plan Area and French Valley Creek, respectively. Maintenance of habitat quality and contiguity with Diamond Valley Lake are important for these species.

Rawson Road is an existing roadway that is proposed to be widened. The proposed improvements to Rawson Road may directly affect Habitat and/or result in habitat fragmentation.

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF EXISTING CORE 7
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
3,220	130	3,090	27	N/A	Quino checkerspot butterfly, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle nest site, cactus wren, turkey vulture, mountain plover, northern harrier, white-tailed kite, coastal California gnatcatcher, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and mountain lion.	Community Development	Rawson Road

Existing Constrained Linkage A

Existing Constrained Linkage A consists of lands in conservation easement in the Skunk Hollow area. This Public/Quasi-Public Linkage exists as two nearly elliptical blocks separated by approximately 330 feet in the south-central region of the Plan Area. The presence of these lands in the MSHCP decreases the gap between the Proposed Core 2 (Antelope Valley) to the west of the Linkage and the Johnson Ranch section of Existing Core J to the east of the Linkage. This Linkage is constrained by existing agriculture on all sides of the Linkage that are not connected to other MSHCP Conservation Area lands. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. As shown in the table below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 230 acres of the approximately 310 total acres of the Linkage. This represents a relatively high proportion of area not affected by edge compared to other MSHCP Constrained Linkages; therefore this area likely functions as a small block of Core Area. Nonetheless, as the planned land uses surrounding Existing Constrained Linkage A include city (Temecula) and community Development, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

EXISTING CONSTRAINED LINKAGE A
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
310	80	230	85	vernal pool fairy shrimp, Riverside fairy shrimp, San Diego Ambrosia, small-flowered morning glory, Palmer's grapplinghook, spreading navarretia, and California Orcutt grass.	Community Development, City (Temecula), Open Space/ Conservation	Leon Road

Existing Constrained Linkage B

Existing Constrained Linkage B is comprised of Salt Creek. This Linkage provides Habitat for species and also provides for movement of species from the Hemet area in the east, through the central region of the Plan Area, to Canyon Lake in the west. This Linkage is constrained by existing urban and agriculture along both the northern and southern edges of the Linkage. As shown in the table below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 5 acres of the approximately 325 total acres of the Linkage. The Linkage also possesses the second largest P/A ratio of all Linkages and Constrained Linkages and is surrounded by planned land uses designated City and Community Development, indicating that the potential for Edge Effects in this Linkage is extremely high. Therefore, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. In addition, maintenance of existing floodplain processes along Salt Creek is important for a number of the Narrow Endemic Plant Species listed in the table below. MSHCP policies and procedures included in Section 6.0 of this document will be implemented to ensure that the existing Habitat and movement functions of the Linkage are maintained as planned land uses are developed along the edge of the Linkage. Management entities in this existing Constrained Linkage include the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

EXISTING CONSTRAINED LINKAGE B
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
325	320	5	329	vernal pool fairy shrimp, Riverside fairy shrimp, Los Angeles pocket mouse, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Parish's brittlescale, Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, smooth tarplant, vernal barley, Coulter's goldfields, little mousetail, spreading navarretia, California Orcutt grass, and Wright's trichocoronis.	Community Development, City (Hemet)	Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore, CETAP Corridor, Briggs Road, Leon Road, Highway 79 Realignment Corridor

Existing Constrained Linkage C

Existing Constrained Linkage C consists of the middle segment of the San Jacinto River, located in the northeast region of the Plan Area. This Public/Quasi-Public Linkage connects Proposed Core 5 in the east (upper San Jacinto River area) with Proposed Constrained Linkage 20 to the west. It is also connected to Proposed Core 3 (Badlands/Potrero area) via Proposed Constrained Linkage 21. Like Existing Constrained Linkage B (Salt Creek), Existing Constrained Linkage C is constrained on all sides by existing Development, has large amounts of area potentially affected by edge (approximately 240 acres of the total 245 acres), and possesses a high P/A ratio (230 feet per acre). However, unlike Salt Creek, this Constrained Linkage is largely surrounded by an open space/ conservation planned land use. Thus Edge Effects may not affect the Linkage to such a strong degree. In areas of the Linkage bordering a planned land use designated city, however, treatment and management of edge conditions along the Linkage will still be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Furthermore, maintenance of existing floodplain processes along the San Jacinto River is important for a number of the Narrow Endemic Plant Species listed in the table below.

EXISTING CONSTRAINED LINKAGE C
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
245	240	5	230	arroyo toad, Los Angeles pocket mouse, mountain plover, white-faced ibis, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Parish's brittlescale, Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, Coulter's goldfields, and spreading navarretia.	Open Space/ Conservation, City (San Jacinto)	Highway 79 Realignment Corridor

Existing Constrained Linkage D

Existing Constrained Linkage D is comprised of Bautista Creek. This Linkage provides Habitat for species noted below, movement of species along the San Jacinto River, and a connection to Cactus Valley and the San Jacinto Mountains. This Linkage is constrained by proposed General Plan Community Development designation along both sides of this existing Linkage. Planning Species, for which Habitat is provided within this Linkage, include least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, arroyo toad, western pond turtle, mountain yellow-legged frog, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, and slender-horned spine flower. In addition to maintenance of habitat quality, maintenance of existing floodplain processes along Bautista Creek is important for these species. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. As shown on the table below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 10 acres of the total 120 acres of the Linkage. Since this is an existing Constrained Linkage with no new Reserve Assembly anticipated and it is already affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

EXISTING CONSTRAINED LINKAGE D
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
120	110	10	271	arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, western pond turtle, Cooper's hawk, southwestern willow flycatcher, least Bell's vireo, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, and slender-horned spine flower.	Community Development, Agriculture	Ramona Expressway

Existing Constrained Linkage E

Existing Constrained Linkage E is generally comprised of lands set aside as part of a pre-existing conservation agreement and lower Tucalota Creek. This Linkage provides potential nest sites and foraging Habitat for certain species and connections to Core Areas in French Valley and Johnson Ranch. This Linkage is constrained by existing agricultural practices and roadways, including Borel Road and Pourroy Road. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided within this Linkage include grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, and Munz's onion. Maintenance of habitat quality and floodplain processes along lower Tucalota Creek are important for these species. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. As shown on the table below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 40 acres of the total 180 acres of the Linkage. Since this is an existing Linkage already affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using this Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

Butterfield Stage Road forms the eastern boundary of this Linkage and is proposed to be widened. Proposed widening activities may affect movement through this Linkage.

EXISTING CONSTRAINED LINKAGE E
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
180	140	40	169	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, California horned lark, bobcat, long-spined spine flower, Munz's onion and Palmer's grappling hook.	Community Development	Borel Road and Butterfield Stage Road

Existing Linkage A

Existing Linkage A consists of a parcel of BLM-owned (Public/Quasi-Public) land located on the southern border of the Plan Area, directly east of I-15. This Linkage is connected to other MSHCP conserved lands via Proposed Constrained Linkage 14 (Pechanga Creek). The Linkage may be used to move from Pechanga Creek south into San Diego County (a journey of approximately 7,350 feet), or to the east, to Rural Mountainous land beyond the Linkage (a journey of approximately 7,740 feet). Existing agriculture or urban Development do not constrain the Linkage, which is surrounded largely by a planned land use designation of Rural Mountainous. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat as well as Live-In Habitat for species listed in the table below. Since this is an existing Linkage with no new Reserve Assembly anticipated, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/ Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Management entities in this existing Linkage include the Bureau of Land Management.

EXISTING LINKAGE A
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
870	170	700	45	Santa Ana sucker, Cooper's hawk, tricolored blackbird, burrowing owl, American bittern, ferruginous hawk, cactus wren, northern harrier, western yellow-billed cuckoo, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, California horned lark, peregrine falcon, yellow-breasted chat, loggerhead shrike, black-crowned night heron, osprey, double-crested cormorant, downy woodpecker, white-faced ibis, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, bobcat, and mountain lion.	Rural Mountainous, Indian Lands	None

Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A

Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A consists of the Box Springs Mountains, located in the extreme northern region of the Plan Area. Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A includes two pieces of land connected to each other by Proposed Constrained Linkage 8. This habitat block is in turn connected to other MSHCP conserved lands via Proposed Constrained Linkage 7 and Proposed Linkage 4 (Reche Canyon). Although this habitat block has a relatively high P/A ratio (44 feet per acre) compared to the existing and proposed Core Areas, it is well connected overall and situated only 1.7 miles from Existing Core D. This habitat block provides Live-In Habitat for species, and it likely contains movement Habitat for common mammals such as bobcat. However, Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A is partially constrained by existing urban Development and is surrounded by a city planned land use designation. Potential alignment of the San Bernardino to Moreno Valley corridor may also affect movement and viability of species within the habitat block. As such, treatment and management of edge conditions along this habitat block will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the habitat block. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Management entities in this existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block include the County of Riverside Park and Open Space District.

EXISTING NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK A
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
2,650	540	2,110	44	1.7	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, loggerhead shrike, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, and Nevin's barberry.	Rural Mountainous, City (Riverside, Moreno Valley), Open Space/ Conservation	Pigeon Pass Road, San Bernardino to Moreno Valley CETAP Corridor

Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block B

Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block B consists of Bogart County Park, located in the northeastern portion of the Plan Area. This publicly-owned habitat block is connected to other MSHCP conserved lands via Proposed Constrained Linkage 23 (Cherry Valley Linkage). Existing urban Development and a Community Development planned land use designation constrain some margins of the block. Therefore, special care must be taken to maintain high quality Habitat within the Core and along the edges for species sensitive to Edge Effects listed in the table below. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Despite potential Edge Effect issues, this habitat block provides Live-In Habitat for a number of species as noted in the table below and possibly movement Habitat for other common mammals such as bobcat.

EXISTING NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK B
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
660	160	500	46	8.8	San Bernardino mountain kingsnake, Bell's sage sparrow, bobcat, and Los Angeles pocket mouse.	Rural Mountainous, Community Development	None

Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block C

Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block C is comprised of BLM land north of the Cahuilla Indian Reservation. This habitat block supports known populations of Quino checkerspot butterfly. Maintenance of habitat quality and connections to other areas supporting populations of Quino checkerspot butterfly is important for this species. As shown in the table below, approximately 550 acres of a total of 660 acres within this habitat block are not affected by edge. Since this is an existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block affected by edge with no new Reserve Assembly anticipated, management of edge conditions along the habitat block will be necessary to ensure that habitat quality is maintained and indirect effects of widening Cary Road (existing facility) and planned land uses are minimized. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

EXISTING NONCONTIGOUS HABITAT BLOCK C
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
660	110	550	33	1	Quino checkerspot butterfly	Community Development to the east, and Rural to the south and west	Cary Road

Proposed Core 1

Proposed Core 1 is located approximately in the east-central region of the Plan Area. This Core Area consists largely of private lands in the Alberhill area but also contains small pieces of Public/Quasi-Public Lands. The Core exists in two blocks, one east and one west of I-15. Connections are made from the Core to Proposed Linkage 1, Proposed Linkage 2 (Alberhill Creek), Proposed Linkage 3, and Existing Core C (Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain). The Core provides Habitat for species and also provides for movement of species. Key populations of coastal California gnatcatcher, Munz's onion, many-stemmed dudleya, cactus wren, tricolored blackbird, and yellow warbler are supported in this Core Area. The Core likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. Since this Core is contiguous with Existing Core C (Lake Mathews/ Estelle Mountain) via an approximately 10,000-foot connection, the functional area of the Core is much greater than 7,470 acres reported in the table below. Because a portion of the Core is surrounded by city (Lake Elsinore) and community Development planned land uses, and since this Core may be affected by the proposed Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore CETAP Corridor, management of edge conditions in these areas will be needed to maintain high quality Habitat within the Core. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CORE 1
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
7,470	1,120	6,350	30	0*	coastal California gnatcatcher, cactus wren, tri-colored blackbird, southwestern willow flycatcher, Munz's onion and many-stemmed dudleya.	City (Lake Elsinore), Rural Mountainous, Community Development, Open Space/ Conservation	I-15, Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore CETAP Corridor

Note: * This Core is contiguous with Existing Core C.

Proposed Core 2

Proposed Core 2 (Antelope Valley) is located approximately in the southwest region of the Plan Area. This Core Area consists largely of private lands but also contains small pieces of Public/Quasi-Public Lands. Connections from the Core are made through Proposed Constrained Linkages 15 (Lower Warm Springs Creek), 16, 17 (Paloma Valley), and 18. The Core is constrained in all directions by existing agricultural uses and urban Development. Though the Core has one of the highest P/A ratios of all MSHCP proposed or existing Cores, it is highly connected to other MSHCP conserved lands and is located only 1.1 miles from the nearest connected Core, Existing Core J (Lake Skinner/Diamond Valley Lake). This Core provides important Habitat for the Quino checkerspot, which has key populations in this area. This butterfly is restricted by the distribution and availability of its hosts plants, which in many areas have been replaced by non-native exotic weed species and habitat type conversion. Because of the large number of Covered Activities planned in this area and the constrained condition of the Core, management of edge conditions will be necessary in this area to maintain high quality Habitat for the Qunio checkerspot and other species using this Core. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CORE 2
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
5,050	910	4,140	35	1.1	Quino checkerspot butterfly, western pond turtle, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, Swainson's hawk, California horned lark, coastal California gnatcatcher, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, Munz's onion, San Diego ambrosia, spreading navarretia, and California Orcutt grass.	City (Murrieta), Community Development, Rural	Menifee Road, Briggs Road, Whitewood Road, Clinton Keith Road, Los Alamos Auld Road

Proposed Core 3

Proposed Core 3 (Badlands/Potrero) is located in the northeast region of the Plan Area. This Core consists mainly of private lands but also contains a few Public/Quasi-Public parcels including De Anza Cycle Park. The Core is connected to Proposed Linkage 12 (north San Timoteo Creek), Proposed Linkage 4 (Reche Canyon), Proposed Constrained Linkage 22 (east San Timoteo Creek), Existing Core H (Lake Perris), Existing Core K (San Jacinto Mountains), Proposed Linkage 11 (Soboba/Gilman Springs), and Proposed Constrained Linkage 21. The Core also functions as a Linkage, connecting the San Bernardino National Forest to the southwest with San Bernardino County and other conserved areas to the north of the Core. With a total acreage of approximately 24,920 acres, Proposed Core 3 is one of the largest MSHCP Core Areas. In addition, the Core is contiguous with Existing Core H (Lake Perris/Mystic Lake) and Existing Core K (San Jacinto Mountains), thus greatly enlarging the functional area of the Core. The Core has both a large proportion of its area unaffected by edge (approximately 23,420 acres of the total 24,940 acres) and is only partially constrained by existing agricultural use. Within the Core, important Live-In and movement Habitat is provided for Bell's sage sparrow, loggerhead shrike, cactus wren, Stephens' kangaroo rat, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, and mountain lion, which have key populations in the Badlands. Management of edge conditions will be necessary in the Badlands to maintain high quality Habitat for these species in areas which may be affected by covered facilities including Lambs Canyon Road, San Timoteo Canyon Road, and Gilman Springs Road. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CORE 3
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
24,940	1,520	23,420	13	0*	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, loggerhead shrike, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, mountain lion, Nevin's barberry	City (Beaumont, Cherry Valley, Moreno Valley), Open Space/ Conservation, Rural, Rural Mountainous, Community Development	SR-60, Lambs Canyon Road, San Timoteo Canyon Road, Gilman Springs Road

Note: * This Core is contiguous with Existing Core H and Existing Core K.

Proposed Core 4

Proposed Core 4 (East Cactus Valley) is located in the east-central region of the Plan Area. This Core is composed of private lands and is generally unconstrained by existing urban Development or agricultural use. Connections are made from the Core via Existing Constrained Linkage D (Bautista Creek), Proposed Linkage 14 (Cactus Valley), and Existing Core K (San Jacinto Mountains). The Core also functions as a Linkage, connecting the Diamond Valley Lake/Lake Skinner and Cactus Valley areas in the west with the San Jacinto Mountains in the east. Proposed Core 4 is contiguous with Existing Core K (San Jacinto Mountains), thus greatly enlarging the functional area of the Core. The Core provides Live-In and movement Habitat for several species, including the Quino checkerspot, which has key populations in this area. As previously mentioned, this butterfly is restricted by the distribution and availability of its host plants, which in many areas have been replaced by non-native exotic weed species and habitat type conversion. However, due to the lack of planned roadway facilities, the large size of the Core (11,890 acres), and surrounding planned land uses largely of Rural Mountainous, these types of Edge Effects are not expected to compromise the integrity of the Core.

PROPOSED CORE 4
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Generalized Adjacent Planned Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
11,890	550	11,340	14	0*	Quino checkerspot butterfly, arroyo toad, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, loggerhead shrike, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and mountain lion.	Rural Mountainous, Open Space/Conservation, Agriculture, Community Development, Rural	None

Note: * This Core is contiguous with Existing Core K.

Proposed Core 5

Proposed Core 5 is comprised of the portion of the upper San Jacinto River extending from the San Jacinto Mountains to just west of State Street. It is contiguous with Core Areas in the San Jacinto Mountains and areas downstream along the San Jacinto River. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided within this Core include mountain yellow-legged frog, arroyo toad, least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, and Los Angeles pocket mouse. Maintenance of floodplain processes and water quality of the San Jacinto River is important for these species, as well as maintenance of habitat quality. This Core likely provides for movement of mammals such as mountain lion and bobcat, connecting to Core Areas in the San Jacinto Mountains, Lake Perris and San Jacinto Wildlife Refuge. In addition to indirect effects associated with adjacent planned land uses identified in Section 6.0 of this document, flood control activities resulting from adjacent planned land uses may also adversely affect species such as arroyo toad, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher and Los Angeles pocket mouse.

PROPOSED CORE 5
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
3,220	700	2,520	58	N/A	arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog, Cooper's hawk, yellow warbler, southwestern willow flycatcher, least Bell's vireo, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, bobcat, mountain lion, slender-horned spine flower, and western pond turtle.	Indian Lands (Soboba Indian Reservation)	Ramona Expressway, SR-74 and Soboba Road

Proposed Core 6

Proposed Core 6 is comprised largely of the Silverado Ranch. It provides Habitat for a number of Planning Species such as Quino checkerspot butterfly, Stephens' kangaroo rat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, mountain lion and bobcat. As shown on the table below, areas not affected by edge within this proposed Core total approximately 4,060 acres of the total 4,290 acres of the Core. Maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks is important for these species.

In addition to indirect effects of adjacent land uses described in Section 6.0 of this document, fire, fire suppression, and sheep and cattle grazing associated with Development adjacent to MSHCP Conservation Areas may adversely affect species listed in the table below. Other activities which may affect biological resources within the proposed Core include widening of existing roadways. The proposed roadway widening noted in the table below may result in habitat fragmentation and increased motor vehicle traffic may adversely affect Quino checkerspot butterfly during their flight season.

PROPOSED CORE 6
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
4,290	230	4,060	22	0*	Quino checkerspot butterfly, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle nest site, cactus wren, least Bell's vireo, Aguanga kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, mountian lion, Los Angeles pocket mouse, Payson's jewelflower.	Indian Lands (Cahuilla Indian Reservation), Open Space/ Conservation and Rural	Cary Road, Ramsey Road and Tule Peak Road

Note: * This Core is contiguous with Existing Core L.

Proposed Core 7

Proposed Core 7 is comprised of a mosaic of upland and wetland habitat types in the Vail Lake, Sage and Wilson Valley areas. The proposed large intact habitat blocks provide Live-In Habitat for a number of Planning Species and movement for species connecting to other Core Areas located in the Agua Tibia Wilderness, San Bernardino National Forest and Beauty Mountain Management Area. This Core supports Quino checkerspot butterfly, coastal California gnatcatcher, Stephens' kangaroo rat, least Bell's vireo, bobcat, mountain lion and several Narrow Endemic Plant Species occurring on Travers-Willow-Domino soil series. Maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks and wetland functions and values of Vail Lake and portions of Tucalota Creek, Temecula Creek, Tule Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Arroyo Seco Creek, Kolb Creek and Wilson Creek is important for these species. As shown on the table below, areas not affected by edge within this Core total approximately 48,510 acres of the total 50,000 acres occupied by this Core. For portions of Core Areas adjacent to Development, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure habitat quality for species using the Core. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CORE 7
Approximate Dimension Data for Core					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Core
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
50,000	1,490	48,510	7	0*	arroyo toad, California red-legged frog, Quino checkerspot butterfly, Cooper's hawk, tricolored blackbird, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, northern harrier, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, coastal California gnatcatcher, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, Aguanga kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, mountain lion, Payson's jewelflower, and Parry's spine flower.	Rural, Rural Mountainous, Agriculture and Community Development	SR-79, SR-371, and Pauba Road

Note: * This Core is contiguous with Existing Core K, Existing Core L, and Existing Core M.

The major Covered Activities, SR-79, SR-371, and Pauba Road, are existing roadways that are planned to be widened. Proposed widening activities may directly affect Habitat, floodplain processes along Temecula Creek important to the species noted above and in the table below, or may affect movement through this Core.

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 1

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 1 consists of two habitat blocks containing soils suitable for supporting the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly. This habitat block is constrained by existing adjacent agricultural activities. Maintenance of Delhi sands soil series is important for this species. As shown in the table below, areas not affected by edge within this habitat block total approximately 190 acres of the total 290 acres occupied by this proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block. Because this species is adversely affected by agricultural activities such as grazing and discing, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to maintain intact habitat blocks of Delhi sands. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK 1
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
290	100	190	89	N/A	Delhi Sands flower-loving fly and Los Angeles pocket mouse.	Community Development	SR-60

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2 is comprised of the Jurupa Mountains. This Noncontiguous Habitat Block provides Habitat for Planning Species such as Delhi Sands flower-loving fly, loggerhead shrike, San Bernardino kangaroo rat and coastal California gnatcatcher. It may also provide a "stepping stone" for birds connecting to areas in San Bernardino County. Maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks is important for these species. As shown in the table below, areas not affected by edge total approximately 1,070 acres of the total 1,230 acres occupied by this habitat block. Since this habitat block may be affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using this habitat block. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK 2
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
1,230	160	1,070	38	N/A	Delhi Sands flower-loving fly, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, loggerhead shrike, coastal California gnatcatcher, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, bobcat, and Los Angeles pocket mouse.	Community Development and Open Space/ Conservation	None

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 3

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 3 consists of a habitat block containing soils suitable for supporting the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly. This habitat block is constrained by existing adjacent agricultural activities. Maintenance of Delhi Sands soil series is important for this species. As shown in the table below, areas not affected by edge within this habitat block total approximately 120 acres of the total 185 acres occupied by this proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block. Because this species is adversely affected by agricultural activities such as grazing and discing, and by exotic invasive species, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to maintain intact habitat blocks of Delhi Sands as adjacent planned community Development is developed along the edge of the habitat block. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK 3
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
185	65	120	114	N/A	Delhi Sands flower-loving fly, Los Angeles pocket mouse	Community Development	None

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4 is comprised of the Motte Rimrock Reserve. It provides Habitat for a number of Planning Species, including Quino checkerspot butterfly, coastal California gnatcatcher, and Stephens' kangaroo rat. Maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks is important for these species. As shown in the table below, areas not affected by edge total approximately 920 acres of the total 1,150 acres occupied by this habitat block. Since this habitat block may be affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using this habitat block as planned adjacent land uses are developed along the edge. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Activities associated with proposed adjacent land uses such as fire, fire suppression, off-road vehicle use and landscaping with exotic invasive species may be harmful to Stephens' kangaroo rat.

PROPOSED NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK 4
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
1,150	230	920	36	N/A	Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, coastal California gnatcatcher, Stephens' kangaroo rat, and long-spined spine flower.	Community Development and Rural	None

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5 consists of the Lakeview Mountains, located approximately in the center of the Plan Area. This habitat block is connected to other MSHCP conserved lands via Proposed Constrained Linkage 20. The Lakeview Mountains are located 1.2 miles from the nearest connected Core (Existing Core H, Lake Perris/Mystic Lake). Private lands comprise the vast majority of lands in the habitat block, but a few small parcels of Public/ Quasi-Public Lands are also present. The Lakeview Mountains represent a large block of Habitat, which has a low P/A ratio and contains only 900 of the total approximately 7,150 acres as edge area. As such, this Noncontiguous Habitat Block supports the species listed in the table below, including a key population of Bell's sage sparrow. Since surrounding land uses include a substantial amount of city and agriculture, and one alternative for the Highway 79 Realignment Corridor would impact the habitat block, treatment and management of edge conditions in these affected areas will be necessary to ensure that it maintains high quality sage scrub Habitat, particularly for the Bell's sage sparrow. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK 5
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
7,150	900	6,250	23	1.2	Bell's sage sparrow, burrowing owl, bobcat and Los Angeles pocket mouse.	City (San Jacinto), Rural, Rural Mountainous, Agriculture, Community Development	Bridge Street, Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore CETAP Corridor

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 6

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 6 consists of three vernal pools west of Hemet/San Jacinto, and east of the Lakeview Mountains. Though small in size, these parcels preserve important populations of Narrow Endemic Plant Species, including Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, little mousetail, California Orcutt grass and spreading navarretia, as well as vernal pool fairy shrimp. Maintenance of vernal pool hydrology, water quality and Traver-Willow- Domino soil series is important for these species. Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 6 is constrained by existing urban development and agricultural use. As shown in the table below, approximately 220 acres of the total 330 acres occupied by the vernal pools are not affected by edge. Adjacent urban Development in the City of San Jacinto, and realignment of the SR-79 North Corridor may affect resources within this habitat block. Treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that habitat quality and vernal pool hydrology are maintained as planned land uses are developed and major Covered Activities are implemented along the edge of this habitat block. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK 6
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
330	110	220	62	N/A	vernal pool fairy shrimp, burrowing owl, mountain plover, loggerhead shrike, Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, vernal barley, little mousetail, spreading navarretia, and California Orcutt grass.	City (San Jacinto)	Highway 79 Realignment Corridor

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7

Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7 is comprised of a complex of vernal pools west of the City of Hemet. Though small in size and connected to other MSHCP lands solely via Existing Constrained Linkage B (Salt Creek), these parcels preserve important populations of Narrow Endemic Plant Species, including Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, little mousetail, California Orcutt grass and spreading navarretia, as well as vernal pool fairy shrimp. Maintenance of vernal pool hydrology, water quality associated with Salt Creek and Traver-Willow-Domino soil series is important for these species. Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7 is constrained by existing urban Development and agricultural use. As shown in the table below, approximately 1,030 acres of the total 1,260 acres occupied by this habitat block are not affected by edge. Adjacent planned community Development, rural, urban Development in the City of Hemet, and expansion of existing facilities such as SR-74 and SR-79 may affect resources within this habitat block. Treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that habitat quality and vernal pool hydrology are maintained as planned land uses are developed along the edge of this habitat block. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED NONCONTIGUOUS HABITAT BLOCK 7
Approximate Dimension Data for Block					Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Block
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)	Approx. Distance to Nearest Connected Core (miles)
1,260	230	1,030	35	N/A	vernal pool fairy shrimp, burrowing owl, mountain plover, loggerhead shrike, Munz's onion, spreading navarretia, and California Orcutt grass.	City (Hemet), Rural, Rural Mountainous, Agriculture	Highway 79 Realignment Corridor

Proposed Constrained Linkage 1

Proposed Constrained Linkage 1 is located in the northwest portion of the Plan Area. The Linkage connects Existing Core A (Prado Basin/Santa Ana River) with Existing Core B (Cleveland National Forest) to the south. Existing urban Development constrains the Linkage at its northern terminus; the Linkage is unconstrained in the south. In addition, SR91 intersects this Linkage at its northern border. Despite this, Proposed Constrained Linkage 1 likely provides for movement of mountain lion and bobcat from the Santa Ana Mountains to the Chino Hills area beyond the Plan Area. Maintenance of contiguous habitat blocks with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles in this proposed Linkage.

In addition, the Linkage has a relatively low P/A ratio (79 feet per acre) compared to other MSHCP Constrained Linkages, and the Linkage is surrounded by a Rural Mountainous planned land use designation. Thus Edge Effects will be somewhat mitigated by these factors. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. In addition, as SR-91 intersects the Linkage at its northern terminus, an adequate wildlife underpass or overpass may need to be implemented to insure movement of species in this area and to reduce the chance of mortality from vehicle collision.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 1
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
300	110	190	79	Cooper's hawk, coastal California gnatcatcher, bobcat, and mountain lion.	Rural Mountainous, Community Development, City (Corona)	SR-91

Proposed Constrained Linkage 2

Proposed Constrained Linkage 2 consists of Fresno Canyon, located along the eastern border of the Plan Area. Like Proposed Constrained Linkage 1, this Linkage connects Existing Core A (Prado Basin and Santa Ana River) with Existing Core B (Cleveland National Forest) to the south. Unlike Constrained Linkage 1, however, the Fresno Canyon Constrained Linkage provides a riparian connection from the Prado Basin and Santa Ana River to the Cleveland National Forest, thus allowing for movement of species such as coast range newt and western pond turtle. This Linkage is also likely to be important for mountain lion movement from the Santa Ana Mountains to the Chino Hills beyond the Plan Area. Maintenance of contiguous habitat blocks with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles in this proposed Linkage.

Existing agricultural use and a small amount of urban Development constrain the Linkage along much of its length, and the vast majority of the Linkage is surrounded by a city (Corona) planned land use designation; thus treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. In addition, as SR-91 intersects the Linkage at its northern terminus, an adequate wildlife underpass or overpass may need to be implemented to insure movement of species in this area and to reduce the chance of mortality from vehicle collision.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 2
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
200	110	90	106	coast range newt, western pond turtle, bobcat, and mountain lion	City (Corona), Open Space/ Conservation	SR-91

Proposed Constrained Linkage 3

Proposed Constrained Linkage 3 is comprised of upland Habitat located in the vicinity of Indian Truck Trail. It provides movement of species between Core Areas along Temescal Wash and Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain area to the Santa Ana Mountains in the Cleveland National Forest via an undercrossing of I-15. Although this Linkage is constrained by planned community Development. Planning Species such as bobcat may use this Linkage and maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 20 acres of the total 80 acres of the Linkage. Since this Linkage is affected by edge, it is anticipated that treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides linkage area for species, such as bobcat moving through this area. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

Habitat fragmentation or construction of barriers as a result of planned community Development may affect large mammal movement through this Constrained Linkage. Proposed widening of I-15 may also affect movement through this Constrained Linkage. Maintenance of an adequate wildlife undercrossing at least 10-20 feet wide with fencing and vegetative cover will be important to accommodate movement of bobcats.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 3
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
80	60	20	201	bobcat	Community Development	I-15

Proposed Constrained Linkage 4

Proposed Constrained Linkage 4 is comprised of the portion of Temescal Wash extending from Indiana Avenue to El Cerrito Road. This Linkage provides Habitat for wetland species, Narrow Endemic Plant Species, and movement for species connecting to Core Areas in Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain and areas upstream along Temescal Wash. The northern extent of this Linkage is constrained by existing Development in the City of Corona. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided within this Linkage include Parry's spine flower, peninsular spine flower, smooth tarplant, least Bell's vireo and southwestern willow flycatcher. Maintenance of habitat quality and floodplain processes along Temescal Wash are important for these species. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 160 acres of the total 380 acres of the Linkage. Since this Linkage is affected by edge, it is anticipated that treatment and management of edge conditions along the portion of this Linkage adjacent to urban Development in the City of Corona will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 4
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
380	220	160	106	yellow warbler, yellow-breasted chat, downy woodpecker, least Bell's vireo, Munz's onion, long-spined spine flower, and many stemmed dudleya	City (Corona), Open Space/ Conservation and Rural Mountainous	None

Proposed Constrained Linkage 5

Proposed Constrained Linkage 5 is a wildlife undercrossing located in the vicinity of I-15 and Horsethief Canyon Road. It provides a connection to Core Areas along Temescal Wash and in the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain area to ultimately the Santa Ana Mountains in the Cleveland National Forest. It augments a proposed Linkage north of Alberhill. It is constrained by planned community Development to the east and to the north along I-15. Maintenance of contiguous Habitat is important for these species. This Linkage likely provides for movement for mammals such as mountain lion and bobcat. Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles.

As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 15 of the 25 acres of the Linkage. Since this Linkage is affected by edge, it is anticipated that treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Adjacent planned community Development and widening of I-15 may affect movement of species through this Constrained Linkage. Maintenance of an adequate wildlife undercrossing at least 10-20 feet wide with fencing and vegetative cover will be important to accommodate movement of bobcat and mountain lion.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 5
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
25	10	15	188	bobcat, mountain lion	Community Development	I-15

Proposed Constrained Linkage 6

Proposed Constrained Linkage 6 is located approximately in the east-central region of the Plan Area and consists of a portion of Temescal Wash. This Linkage connects Proposed Core 1 (Alberhill), Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2 (Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Extension), and Proposed Linkage 1. Private lands comprise the entirety of the Linkage, which provides important upland and riparian Habitat for species such as those listed in the table below. High quality riparian Habitat must be maintained within the Core and along the edges for species such as Cooper's hawk, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, yellow-breasted chat and least Bell's vireo, which have key populations located in or along the wash. Since existing agricultural use completely constrains this Linkage, and the Linkage is partially surrounded by community Development planned land use, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 6
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
175	110	65	130	Cooper's hawk, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow-breasted chat and least Bell's vireo	Urban Development, Agriculture	I-15

Proposed Constrained Linkage 7

Proposed Constrained Linkage 7 is comprised of upland Habitat in the vicinity of Central Avenue. It is the only connection from Sycamore Canyon Park to Box Springs Reserve. This Linkage is important for species dispersal and would reduce the likelihood of species extinction as a result of population isolation. Habitat for Planning Species such as cactus wren and Bell's sage sparrow occurs within this Linkage. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles.

As shown in the table below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 65 acres of the total 175 acres of the Linkage. Since this Linkage is affected by edge, it is anticipated that treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. The Linkage is constrained by existing urban Development and roadways. Adjacent planned community Development, urbanized areas of the City of Riverside and proposed widening activity of I-215 may affect bobcat movement through this Constrained Linkage. Maintenance of an adequate wildlife undercrossing at least 10-20 feet wide with fencing and vegetative cover will be important to accommodate bobcat movement.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 7
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
175	110	65	118	Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, and bobcat	City (Riverside) and Community Development	I-215

Proposed Constrained Linkage 8

Proposed Constrained Linkage 8 is comprised of upland Habitat in the Pigeon Pass Valley and connects to two existing Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks in the Box Springs Mountain area. Planning species such as cactus wren and bobcat may occur. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 8
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
270	50	220	69	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, loggerhead shrike, and bobcat	Rural Mountainous and Open Space/ Conservation	None

As shown on the table above, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 220 acres of the total 270 acres of the Linkage. This Linkage is constrained by planned Rural Mountainous Development to the north. Since this Linkage is affected by edge, it is anticipated that treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

Proposed Constrained Linkage 9

Proposed Constrained Linkage 9 is one of four Constrained Linkages connecting the Santa Rosa Plateau and Tenaja Corridor to San Diego County. It provides an upland connection to the Cleveland National Forest and areas in San Diego County via the Tenaja Corridor for large mammals. This connection may serve as one component of a larger movement corridor for mountain lions traveling between the Santa Ana Mountains and the Palomar Mountains. A Linkage between these two mountain ranges would reduce the risk of extirpation of the Santa Ana Mountains population of mountain lion, which was considered to be "demographically unstable" without a movement connection (Beier 1993). Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles. This Linkage also may serve as foraging Habitat for raptors and other wildlife species noted in the table below.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 9
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
55	50	5	363	Belding's orange-throated whiptail, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, andmountain lion.	Rural Mountainous	None

As shown in the table above, approximately 5 acres of a total 55 acres within this Constrained Linkage is not affected by edge. Since this Constrained Linkage is affected by edge, it is anticipated that management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that this Linkage maintains movement of large mammals. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. This Linkage is constrained by surrounding planned Rural Mountainous land uses. Any barriers, including roadways and fencing, associated with adjacent planned Rural Mountainous land uses may result in fragmentation of this Constrained Linkage and affect wildlife movement.

Proposed Constrained Linkage 10

Proposed Constrained Linkage 10 is one of four Constrained Linkages connecting the Santa Rosa Plateau and Tenaja Corridor to San Diego County. It provides an upland connection to the Cleveland National Forest and areas in San Diego County via the Tenaja Corridor for large mammals. This connection may serve as one component of a larger movement corridor for mountain lions traveling between the Santa Ana Mountains and the Palomar Mountains. A Linkage between these two mountain ranges would reduce the risk of extirpation of the Santa Ana Mountains population of mountain lion, which was considered to be "demographically unstable" without a movement connection (Beier 1993). Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles. This Linkage also may serve as foraging Habitat for raptors and other wildlife species noted in the table below.

As shown in the table below, approximately 100 acres of a total 105 acres within this Constrained Linkage is affected by edge. Upon Reserve Assembly of this proposed Constrained Linkage, management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that this Linkage maintains movement of large mammals. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. It is constrained by surrounding planned Rural Mountainous land use. Any barriers, including roadways and fencing, associated with adjacent planned Rural Mountainous land uses may result in fragmentation of this Constrained Linkage and affect wildlife movement.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 10
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
105	100	5	244	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, turkey vulture, loggerhead shrike, bobcat, mountain lion.	Rural Mountainous	None

Proposed Constrained Linkage 11

Proposed Constrained Linkage 11 consists of De Luz Canyon, located along the southwestern border of the Plan Area. The Linkage is composed of a west fork and an east fork, which connect San Diego County in the south to Proposed Linkage 9 (Tenaja Corridor) and Existing Core F (Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Reserve), respectively. The west route, from Proposed Linkage 9 to San Diego County, is approximately 15,850 feet (3.0 miles) in length, while the east route, from Existing Core F to San Diego County, is approximately 18,980 feet (3.6 miles) in length. This Constrained Linkage contains a very high proportion of its area (approximately 250 of the total 260 acres) defined as "edge" area and has one of the highest P/A ratios of all Constrained Linkages. Furthermore, the Linkage is constrained for the majority of its length by existing agricultural use. For these reasons care must be taken to maintain high quality Habitat along the edges for species sensitive to Edge Effects listed in the table below. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1.4 of this document.

Despite potential Edge Effect issues, this Linkage provides Live-In Habitat for a number of species as noted in the table below and possibly movement Habitat for mammals such as bobcat and mountain lion. This connection may serve as one component of a larger movement corridor for mountain lions traveling between the Santa Ana Mountains and the Palomar Mountains. A Linkage between these two mountain ranges would reduce the risk of extirpation of the Santa Ana Mountains population of mountain lion, which was considered to be "demographically unstable" without a movement connection (Beier 1993). Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 11
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
260	250	10	257	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, bobcat, and mountain lion	Rural Mountainous	None

Proposed Constrained Linkage 12

Proposed Constrained Linkage 12 (Sandia Canyon) is located along the southwestern border of the Plan Area, just east of Proposed Constrained Linkage 11 (De Luz Canyon). Like Proposed Constrained Linkage 11, Proposed Constrained Linkage 12 is composed of a west fork and an east fork. Only the west fork, however, is connected to other MSHCP lands (Existing Core F, Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Reserve). The Linkage provides important Live-In Habitat for many species as noted in the table below and also likely provides an upland connection to the Cleveland National Forest and areas in San Diego County via the Tenaja Corridor for large mammals. This connection may serve as one component of a larger movement corridor for mountain lions traveling between the Santa Ana Mountains and the Palomar Mountains. A Linkage between these two mountain ranges would reduce the risk of extirpation of the Santa Ana Mountains population of mountain lion, which was considered to be "demographically unstable" without a movement connection (Beier 1993). Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles.

Although existing agricultural use constrains the Linkage and the Linkage's P/A ratio is somewhat large (196 feet per acre), the Linkage contains 170 acres of interior area, and surrounding planned land uses consist almost entirely of Rural Mountainous. Treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 12
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
730	560	170	196	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, bobcat, mountain lion	Rural Mountainous, Community Development, Open Space/ Conservation	None

Proposed Constrained Linkage 13

Proposed Constrained Linkage 13 consists of Murrieta Creek, located in the southwestern region of the Plan Area. This Constrained Linkage connects Existing Core F (Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve) in the north to Proposed Linkage 10 in the south. This Linkage is constrained along most of its length by existing urban Development and agricultural use and the planned land use surrounding the Linkage consists of city (Murrieta and Temecula). Therefore, care must be taken to maintain high quality riparian Habitat within the Linkage and along the edges for species such as yellow warbler, yellow-breasted chat, and least Bell's vireo, which have key populations located in or along the creek. Maintenance of existing floodplain processes and water quality along the creek is also important to western pond turtle and arroyo chub in this area. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1.4 of this document.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 13
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
1,400	700	700	105	Cooper's hawk, yellow warbler, southwestern willow flycatcher, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, and western pond turtle	City (Murrieta, Temecula)	None

Proposed Constrained Linkage 14

Proposed Constrained Linkage 14 consists of portions of Pechanga and Temecula Creeks, located in the southwestern region of the Plan Area. This Constrained Linkage connects Existing Core G (Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve) and Proposed Linkage 10 in the west to Existing Linkage A in the south. This Linkage bifurcates and may be used to move directly to the east, along Temecula Creek, or to the southeast, along Pechanga Creek to Existing Linkage A. This Linkage is constrained along most of its length by existing urban Development and the planned land uses surrounding the Linkage consist almost entirely of city (Temecula). I-15 also intersects the Linkage at its western terminus. Therefore, high quality Live-In riparian Habitat must be maintained, and movement Habitat for bobcat and mountain lion must be provided, as these species are known to use the Linkage for movement. This portion of Pechanga and Temecula Creek may serve as one component of a larger movement corridor for mountain lions traveling between the Santa Ana Mountains and the Palomar Mountains. A Linkage between these two mountain ranges would reduce the risk of extirpation of the Santa Ana Mountains population of mountain lion, which was considered to be "demographically unstable" without a movement connection (Beier 1993). Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles. Maintenance of existing floodplain processes and water quality along the creek is also important for wetland species noted in the table below.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 14
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
500	230	270	85	California red-legged frog, arroyo chub, mountain lion, western pond turtle	City (Temecula)	None

Proposed Constrained Linkage 15

Proposed Constrained Linkage 15 is located in the southwestern region of the Plan Area. This Constrained Linkage consists of a portion of Lower Warm Springs Creek, from just east of the I-15 freeway to Proposed Core 2 (Antelope Valley). The Linkage provides Live-In Habitat for species such as western pond turtle and Los Angeles pocket mouse and also provides important linkage area for bobcat. This Linkage contains one of the highest P/A ratios of all MSHCP Constrained Linkages (160 feet per acre), and contains a relatively small proportion of its area as interior area (approximately 30 acres of the total 180 acres). In addition, existing urban Development constrains much of the Linkage, and planned land uses surrounding the Linkage include city (Murrieta) and community Development. For these reasons, special care must be taken to maintain high quality Habitat within the Linkage and along the edges for species sensitive to Edge Effects. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 15
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
180	150	30	160	western pond turtle, bobcat and Los Angeles pocket mouse	City (Temecula), Rural Mountainous	I-15

Proposed Constrained Linkage 16

Proposed Constrained Linkage 16 is located approximately in the south-central region of the Plan Area. This Constrained Linkage consists of an unnamed blueline drainage connecting Proposed Linkage 8 in the west with Proposed Core 2 (Antelope Valley) in the east. The Linkage provides Habitat for species and also provides for movement of species. The Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. Existing urban Development and agricultural use constrain the Linkage along its entire length, and the Linkage is completely surrounded by a city-designated planned land use. Species movement through the Linkage may also be affected by the intersection of the Linkage with I-215. Therefore, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 16
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
80	35	45	98	Quino checkerspot butterfly, coastal California gnatcatcher, bobcat	City (Murrieta)	I-15

Proposed Constrained Linkage 17

Proposed Constrained Linkage 17 (Paloma Valley) is located in the south-central region of the Plan Area. Proposed Extension of Existing Core 7 (Lake Skinner/Diamond Valley Lake Extension) is located to the east of this Linkage. The Linkage provides Habitat for species and also provides for movement of species. Although this Linkage is constrained by existing urban Development and agricultural use along much of its length, planned land uses surrounding the Constrained Linkage are nearly entirely rural. In addition, the Constrained Linkage has a comparatively low P/A ratio. Thus, Edge Effects on this Constrained Linkage may be substantially lower than for other Constrained Linkages. Nonetheless, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage, since several major Covered Activities are proposed for extension or widening within or adjacent to the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. An adequate wildlife underpass or overpass may need to be implemented to insure movement of species in this area and to reduce the chance of mortality from vehicle collision.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 17
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
950	240	710	49	Quino checkerspot butterfly, coastal California gnatcatcher, bobcat	Rural, Community Development	Washington Street, Leon Road, SR-79

Proposed Constrained Linkage 18

Proposed Constrained Linkage 18 consists of an unnamed drainage located in the south-central region of the Plan Area. This Constrained Linkage connects Proposed Core 2 (Antelope Valley) to the west with Proposed Extension of Existing Core 7 (Lake Skinner/Diamond Valley Lake Extension). Existing agricultural use constrains the Linkage, and planned land uses surrounding the Linkage are limited nearly entirely to community Development. The Linkage also has a relatively high proportion of land affected by edge (approximately 250 acres of the total 310 acres) and will also be subject to Edge Effects also due to the widening or extension of several facilities including Washington Street, Briggs Road, and SR-79. Despite these issues, the Linkage nonetheless provides Live-In and movement Habitat for species. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. An adequate wildlife underpass or overpass may need to be implemented to insure movement of species in this area and to reduce the chance of mortality from vehicle collision.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 18
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
310	250	60	146	bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse	Community Development	Washington Street, Briggs Road, SR-79

Proposed Constrained Linkage 19

Proposed Constrained Linkage 19 (Lower San Jacinto River) is located approximately in the center of the Plan Area. This Constrained Linkage connects Proposed Linkage 7 in the southwest with Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4 (San Jacinto River Core) in the northeast. Existing agricultural use and a small amount of existing urban Development constrain the Linkage along much of its length. Surrounding planned land uses include only city (Perris). Although the river will be channelized for flood control in this area, the Linkage will nonetheless maintain connectivity along the river and provide for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. An adequate wildlife underpass or overpass may need to be implemented to insure movement of species in this area and to reduce the chance of mortality from vehicle collision. Treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage and that wetland functions and values are maintained for the benefit of Narrow Endemic Plant Species known to occur in the San Jacinto River. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 19
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
510	250	260	92	mountain plover, loggerhead shrike, white-faced ibis, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, vernal barley, Coulter's goldfields, spreading navarretia, and Wright's trichocoronis.	City (Perris)	Ethanac Road, I-215

Proposed Constrained Linkage 20

Proposed Constrained Linkage 20 is located approximately in the north-central region of the Plan Area. This Linkage connects Existing Core H (Lake Perris) in the north with Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5 (Lakeview Mountains) in the south. Maintenance of this connection is important to reduce the likelihood of species extirpation as a result of population isolation for species occurring in the Lakeview Mountains. Existing agricultural use completely constrains this Linkage, and the proposed General Plan land use designation surrounding the Linkage is entirely agriculture. The extension/widening of Bridge Street and the proposed alignment of the Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore CETAP Corridor may also compromise the integrity of Proposed Constrained Linkage 20 by adding to Edge Effects contributed by surrounding land use practices. Counteracting these potentially strong Edge Effects, however, are the dimensions of this Linkage. The Linkage has one of the lowest P/A ratios (60 feet per acre) of all MSHCP Cores and Linkages and a high proportion of its area represented as interior (approximately 270 of the total 360 acres). Thus the Linkage can be expected to provide Live-In and movement Habitat for the species listed in the table below. Nevertheless, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Maintenance of wetland functions and values is important for Narrow Endemic Plant Species known to occur in the Lake Perris/Mystic Lake area.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 20
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
360	90	270	60	arroyo toad, western pond turtle, tricolored blackbird, mountain plover, white-faced ibis, Los Angeles pocket mouse, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Parish's brittlescale, Davidson's saltscale, thread-leaved brodiaea, vernal barley, Coulter's goldfields, spreading navarretia, Wright's trichocoronis.	Agriculture	Bridge Street, Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore CETAP Corridor

Proposed Constrained Linkage 21

Proposed Constrained Linkage 21 is comprised of riparian and alluvial fan sage scrub Habitats connecting the upper San Jacinto River to the southern Badlands. It provides Live-In Habitat for certain species and serves as a connection to Core Areas in the Badlands and the San Jacinto River. The Linkage is constrained by Gilman Springs Road on the northern end of the Linkage and proposed General Plan land use designation, Community Development, along Gilman Spring Road to the west of the Linkage. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided within this Linkage include bobcat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, Belding's orange-throated whiptail, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, and Los Angeles pocket mouse. In addition to maintenance of habitat quality, maintenance of floodplain processes along the upper San Jacinto River is important for these species. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 140 acres of the total 185 acres of the Linkage. Upon Reserve Assembly of this proposed Constrained Linkage, management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure maintenance of floodplain processes and movement of mammals through this Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Habitat fragmentation or construction of barriers as a result of planned community Development may affect large mammal movement through this Constrained Linkage, and any flood control or alteration of hydrology associated with widening of Gilman Springs Road may affect Habitat supporting arroyo toad and San Bernardino kangaroo rat. Adequate wildlife crossings may be needed to facilitate wildlife movement across Gilman Springs Road.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 21
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
185	45	140	70	arroyo toad, Belding's orange-throated whiptail, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, and Los Angeles pocket mouse	Open Space/ Conservation and Community Development	Gilman Springs

Proposed Constrained Linkage 22

Proposed Constrained Linkage 22 is comprised of the portion of San Timoteo Creek extending west from I-10 to De Anza Cycle Park. This Linkage provides Habitat for certain species and a connection to Core Area in the Badlands. This Linkage is constrained by I-10 to the east, San Timoteo Canyon Road and railroad tracks to the north, SR-60 to the south, and by existing agricultural land uses within the City of Beaumont. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within this Linkage include least Bell's vireo and Los Angeles pocket mouse. In addition to maintenance of habitat quality, maintenance of floodplain processes along the San Timoteo Creek is important for this species. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 260 acres of the total 400 acres. Upon Reserve Assembly of this proposed Constrained Linkage, management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure maintenance of floodplain processes and movement of mammals through this Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Flood control or alteration of hydrology associated with land use activities in the City of Beaumont and with widening of major existing roadways may affect Habitat supporting least Bell's vireo and Los Angeles pocket mouse.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 22
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
400	140	260	68	least Bell's vireo, Los Angeles pocket mouse, bobcat	City (Beaumont)	I-10, SR-60 and San Timoteo Canyon Road

Proposed Constrained Linkage 23

Proposed Constrained Linkage 23 is an upland Linkage located in the vicinity of Cherry Valley, which provides a connection to Bogart County Park and San Timoteo Creek for certain species. This Linkage is constrained by surrounding existing urban and rural residential Development in the City of Calimesa. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided within this Linkage include Bell's sage sparrow, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and San Bernardino mountain kingsnake. Maintenance of a contiguous connection is important for these species. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 860 acres of the total 1,410 acres. Upon Reserve Assembly of this proposed Constrained Linkage, management of edge conditions will be necessary to provide movement of mammals through this Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Barriers, including roadways and fencing constructed as part of adjacent Development, may result in fragmentation of the Linkage and affect movement through the Linkage by mammals such as bobcats.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 23
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
1,410	550	860	70	Bell's sage sparrow, Los Angeles pocket mouse, bobcat, and San Bernardino mountain kingsnake	City (Calimesa)	I-10

Proposed Constrained Linkage 24

Proposed Linkage 24 is comprised of the portion of Temecula Creek east of Redhawk Parkway and west of Pauba Road. This Linkage provides Habitat for wetland species and a connection to Core Areas in Wilson Valley. The Linkage is constrained by existing roadways and planned community Development. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within this Linkage include bobcat, mountain lion, Stephens' kangaroo rat, Aguanga kangaroo rat, western pond turtle, yellow warbler, southwestern willow flycatcher, arroyo chub, loggerhead shrike, tree swallow, white-tailed kite, Cooper's hawk and least Bell's vireo. In addition to maintenance of habitat quality, maintenance of existing floodplain processes along Temecula Creek is important for these species. While specific studies of movement along this Linkage have not been conducted, it likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 110 acres of the total 340 acres of the Linkage. Since this is an existing Constrained Linkage already affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions along this Linkage will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using the Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED CONSTRAINED LINKAGE 24
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
340	230	110	125	arroyo chub, California red-legged frog, coast range newt, western pond turtle, Cooper's hawk, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow-breasted chat, loggerhead shrike, downy woodpecker, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, bobcat, and Los Angeles pocket mouse.	Community Development, Agricultural and Rural	Pauba Road

Pauba Road is an existing road that is proposed to be widened. Proposed widening activities may directly affect Habitat or floodplain processes in Temecula Creek, or may affect movement through this Linkage. Pauba Road crosses Temecula Creek under existing conditions and would continue to cross the creek with proposed widening. Adequate wildlife crossing may be needed to facilitate wildlife movement across Pauba Road.

Proposed Linkage 1

Proposed Linkage 1 consists of the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains just west of Lee Lake in the west-central region of the Plan Area. The Linkage is contiguous with Existing Core B (Santa Ana Mountains) to the west, Proposed Constrained Linkages 5 (Horsethief Canyon) and 6 (Temescal Wash South) and Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2 (Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain) to the north, and Proposed Core 1 (Alberhill) to the east. Both Live-In and movement Habitat are provided by the Linkage. Several different routes, ranging from 5,400 to 14,950 feet, may be taken through the Linkage to surrounding MSHCP Conservation Area lands. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat. Mountain lions are also likely to use the Linkage to access Core Areas in the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve. Maintenance of contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juveniles. Since existing urban Development constrains much of the Linkage, and surrounding planned land uses include city (Lake Elsinore) and community center, management of Edge Effects in this area will be necessary. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 1
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
2,310	380	1,930	48	Cooper's hawk, Bell's sage sparrow, loggerhead shrike, mountain quail, coastal California gnatcatcher, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, and mountain lion.	City (Lake Elsinore), Open Space/ Conservation, Rural, Rural Mountainous, Community Development	I-15

Proposed Linkage 2

Proposed Linkage 2 is comprised of wetland Habitat associated with Collier Marsh in the City of Lake Elsinore. It supports key populations of the following species: yellow-breasted chat, San Diego ambrosia, downy woodpecker, least Bell's vireo, yellow warbler and southwestern willow flycatcher. Maintenance of wetland functions and values and water quality of Collier Marsh is important for these species. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 70 acres of the total 160 acres occupied by this Linkage. Since this Linkage may be affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that land uses adjacent to the Linkage do not degrade water quality or inhibit floodplain processes. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 2
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
160	90	70	107	American bittern, mountain plover, southwestern willow flycatcher, black-crowned night heron, osprey, double-crested cormorant, white-faced ibis, and least Bell's vireo	City (Lake Elsinore)	None

Proposed Linkage 3

Proposed Linkage 3 is generally comprised of upland Habitats in the Gavilan Hills, Harford Springs and proposed North Peak Conservation Bank area under Public/Quasi-Public and private ownership. This Linkage is one of two connections between the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve and Core Areas in Alberhill. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within the Linkage include coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly, and Stephens' kangaroo rat. The Linkage also contains clay soils capable of supporting sensitive plant species such as thread-leaved brodiaea, Munz's onion and many-stemmed dudleya. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat, connecting to Core Areas in Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain and Alberhill. Maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks is important for these species, as well as Conservation of clay soils supporting sensitive plant species. This Linkage is generally unconstrained by existing urban Development or agricultural use. As shown on the table below, 4,620 acres of the total 5,550 acres occupied by the Linkage are not affected by edge. No major Covered Activities are planned to be located within this Linkage; however, adjacent planned land uses, which generally consists of rural Development, may affect resources within the Linkage. Fire, fire suppression, livestock grazing, and off-road vehicle activities associated with the rural land uses may result in adverse Edge Effects. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 3
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
5,550	930	4,620	32	Quino checkerspot butterfly, Munz's onion, many-stemmed dudleya, thread-leaved brodiaea, bobcat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, Belding's orange-throated whiptail, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow and Bell's sage sparrow	Rural, Rural Mountainous, Community Development, Open Space/ Conservation	None

Proposed Linkage 4

Proposed Linkage 4 is comprised of generally upland Habitat in Reche Canyon. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within the Linkage include Bell's sage sparrow, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, and Nevin's barberry, known to occur within chaparral and coastal sage scrub Habitats. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat, connecting to Box Springs Reserve, the Badlands and San Bernardino County. The Reche Canyon area represents one of the largest intact Core Areas within the MSHCP Plan Area; therefore maintenance of existing large habitat blocks is important for species and reserve design. The Linkage is relatively unconstrained by adjacent planned Rural Mountainous land uses. Major Covered Activities intersecting the Linkage include the San Bernardino to Moreno Valley CETAP Corridor and Reche Canyon Road. Widening of existing Reche Canyon Road will need to consider wildlife crossings as part of the design.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 4
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
2,740	550	2,190	41	Bell's sage sparrow, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, and Nevin's barberry.	Rural Mountainous, Open Space, Conservation, Rural, Community Development	San Bernardino to Moreno Valley CETAP Corridor, Reche Canyon Road

Proposed Linkage 5

Proposed Linkage 5 is comprised of the portion of San Timoteo Creek extending northwest from Redlands Boulevard to San Bernardino County. This Linkage provides Habitat for a number of Planning Species, including Los Angeles pocket mouse, yellow-breasted chat, least Bell's vireo, bobcat, and yellow warbler. This Linkage likely provides for movement of mountain lion and bobcat connecting to San Bernardino County and Core Areas in the Badlands and Reche Canyon. Maintenance of wetland functions and values and water quality of San Timoteo Creek is important for these species. Widening of San Timoteo Canyon Road may affect movement along this Linkage as well as water quality in San Timoteo Creek.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 5
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
210	90	120	89	Cooper's hawk, yellow warbler, southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow-breasted chat, least Bell's vireo, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse	Rural Mountainous	San Timoteo Canyon Road

Proposed Linkage 6

Proposed Linkage 6 is an upland Linkage connecting San Timoteo Creek and Core Areas in the Badlands to San Bernardino County. It provides Habitat for raptors and movement for species, such as bobcat, connecting to San Bernardino County and San Timoteo Creek. Maintenance of large intact contiguous habitat blocks is important for these species. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 490 acres of the total 545 acres occupied by this Linkage. Since this Linkage may be affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using this Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 6
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
545	55	490	36	Bell's sage sparrow, white-tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and bobcat.	Rural, Rural Mountainous, City (Calimesa)	None

Proposed Linkage 7

Proposed Linkage 7 consists of a patchwork of riparian Habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and Canyon Lake and adjacent upland Habitat occurring within Kabian Park, Canyon Lake, and Four Seasons Conservation Land. Similar to Proposed Linkage 8, this Linkage is a major component of one of the two main east-west connections within the MSHCP Plan Area. The Linkage provides for movement of species connecting to Sedco Hills, Alberhill and to areas upstream along the San Jacinto River. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within the Linkage include Bell's sage sparrow, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, and bobcat. The Linkage also contains the Traver-Willow-Domino soils series, which is capable of supporting several Narrow Endemic Plant Species such as San Jacinto Valley crownscale, vernal barley and spreading navarretia. Maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks is important for these species, as well as maintenance of water quality and existing functions and values of wetland Habitats associated with the the San Jacinto River. As shown on the table below, 2,560 acres of the total 3,400 acres occupied by the Linkage are not affected by edge.

Adjacent planned land uses and major Covered Activities traversing the Linkage, noted in the table below, may affect resources within the Linkage. Adjacent planned land uses generally consist of Community Development and City (Perris, Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake). The areas within these Cities that are adjacent to the Linkage are generally characterized as urban and rural residential land uses. Land use activities within either the City or Community Development designation, may result in Edge Effects associated with fire suppression, fire, and dispersal of invasive species. Major Covered Activities may also contribute additional Edge Effects such as trash and runoff and result in habitat fragmentation. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Construction of the proposed Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore CETAP Corridor Alternative 5A and 5E along SR-74 (Ethanac Road) may isolate the Linkage from Core Areas upstream along the San Jacinto River. Improvements to this facility will need to consider a terrestrial crossing for wildlife and maintenance of the hydrology of the San Jacinto River.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 7
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
3,400	840	2,560	53	Quino checkerspot butterfly, western pond turtle, burrowing owl, Cooper's hawk, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, California horned lark, loggerhead shrike, mountain quail, coastal California gnatcatcher, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, Stephens' kangaroo rat, and bobcat.	City (Lake Elsinore, Perris), Rural Mountainous, Community Development	Hemet to Corona/Lake Elsinore CETAP Corridor Alternatives SA and SE

Proposed Linkage 8

Proposed Linkage 8 (Sedco Hills/Wildomar) is composed largely of upland Habitat in the Sedco Hills and Wildomar area. This Linkage is a major component of one of the two main east-west connections between Core Areas in the Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain, Alberhill and the Cleveland National Forest in the western portion of the MSHCP Plan Area and Core Areas in French Valley, Johnson Ranch, Diamond Valley Lake and San Jacinto Mountains in the eastern portion of the MSHCP Plan Area. This Linkage provides Live-In Habitat for over 50 pairs of coastal California gnatcatcher, as well as a connection to other key populations of gnatcatcher known to occur in Alberhill, North Peak and the Ramsgate area. Other Planning Species for which Habitat is provided include Quino checkerspot butterfly, Stephens' kangaroo rat, and bobcat. The grasslands occurring within this proposed Linkage also provide foraging Habitat for a number of raptors. Maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks is important for these species. The northern portion of this Linkage includes a portion of the lower San Jacinto River extending under I-15 to connect with Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3.

As shown on the table below, 4,560 acres of the total 5,470 acres occupied by the Linkage is not affected by edge. Adjacent planned land uses and major Covered Activities traversing the Linkage may affect resources within the Linkage. Adjacent planned land uses generally consist of Community Development and Agriculture. Land use activities within either designation may result in Edge Effects associated with fire suppression, fire, and dispersal of invasive species. Major Covered Activities may also contribute additional Edge Effects such as trash and runoff and result in fragmentation of habitat blocks. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Widening of I-215, which abuts this Linkage to the east, may isolate the Linkage from Core Areas in French Valley. Improvements to this facility will need to consider both an avian crossing and terrestrial crossing for wildlife. Widening of I-15 will need to consider maintenance of wildlife movement along the lower San Jacinto River.

This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat, connecting to Core Areas in Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain and Alberhill. Coastal California gnatcatcher may use the Linkage to disperse to other Core Areas supporting gnatcatchers, such as the Hogbacks and Alberhill. Because the coastal California gnatcatcher has lower dispersal capabilities than other small passerine birds, the dispersal of juveniles requires a corridor of native vegetation which provides foraging and cover opportunities to link larger patches of appropriate sage scrub vegetation (Soule 1991).

PROPOSED LINKAGE 8
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
5,470	910	4,560	30	Quino checkerspot butterfly, western pond turtle, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, southwestern willow flycatcher, loggerhead shrike, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, Stephens' kangaroo rat, and bobcat.	Agriculture, Community Development	Widening of I-215 and of I-15

Proposed Linkage 9

Proposed Linkage 9 is comprised of a mosaic of upland and wetland Habitats in the area known as the Tenaja Corridor. This Linkage provides Live-In Habitat for a number of Planning Species and movement for species connecting to Core Areas in the Santa Rosa Plateau or to the Santa Ana Mountains in the Cleveland National Forest. Planning Species for which Habitat is provided for within this Linkage include three fairy shrimp species. Maintenance of water quality in this Linkage and the watershed supporting the vernal pools is important for these species. This Linkage also provides for movement of species, including mountain lion and bobcat, through the Tenaja Corridor to the Santa Rosa Plateau and the Cleveland National Forest. Maintenance of habitat quality and large contiguous Habitat with appropriate refugia for resting, such as rockpiles, brushpiles, windfalls, hollow snags and hollow trees, is important for dispersal of juvenile bobcat and mountain lion. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 2,730 acres of the total 3,100 acres occupied by this Linkage. Habitat fragmentation or construction of barriers as a result of planned Rural Mountainous Development may affect large mammal movement through this Linkage.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 9
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
3,100	370	2,730	28	vernal pool fairy shrimp, Santa Rosa plateau fairy shrimp, Riverside fairy shrimp, California red-legged frog, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, loggerhead shrike, bobcat, mountain lion, California black walnut and Engelmann oak.	Rural Mountainous	None

Proposed Linkage 10

Proposed Linkage 10 consists of an upland connection in the southwest region of the Plan Area extending from Existing Core F (Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve) in the north to Existing Core G (Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve) in the south. Private lands compose the entirety of the Linkage, which consists of upland Habitat complementary to the riparian Linkage provided between these two Cores by Proposed Constrained Linkage 13 (Murrieta Creek). This Linkage, which is only somewhat constrained by existing urban Development, provides for movement between these two Cores for species such as bobcat and mountain lion. Although the Linkage is somewhat lengthy at 5.5 miles, it is also nearly a mile wide and thus provides Live-In Habitat for many species. Surrounding planned land uses are approximately evenly divided between Rural Mountainous and city (Murrieta, Temecula). In areas of the Linkage bordering Cities, treatment of edge conditions will be necessary to maintain the proper Habitat and movement functions of the Linkage.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 10
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Generalized Adjacent Planned Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
1,520	400	1,120	51	southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, turkey vulture, mountain quail, bobcat, mountain lion, California black walnut, and Engelman oak.	Rural Mountainous, City (Murrieta, Temecula)	I-15

Proposed Linkage 11

Proposed Linkage 11 (Soboba/Gilman Springs) is located in the northeastern section of the Plan Area. This Linkage connects to Proposed Core 3 (Badlands/Potrero) in the north, Existing Core K (San Jacinto Mountains) in the southeast, and Proposed Core 5 (Upper San Jacinto River) to the southwest. Private lands compose the entirety of the Linkage, which is only somewhat constrained by existing urban Development. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat and may be an important Linkage area for mountain lions moving between the Badlands and the San Jacinto Mountains. Tributaries to the San Jacinto River occur within this Linkage that support arroyo toad and Los Angeles pocket mouse.

A low proportion of the area of the Linkage is affected by edge (approximately 190 acres of the total 1,670 acres), and the Linkage is 6,020 feet wide; thus Proposed Linkage 11 provides Live-In Habitat for many species in addition to movement Habitat. Nonetheless, management of edge conditions along the Linkage will be necessary due to surrounding planned land uses and possible effects of planned facilities such as Soboba Road. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. A terrestrial crossing for mammals and reptiles may need to be considered at Soboba Road.

PROPOSED INKAGE 11
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
1,670	190	1,480	32	arroyo toad, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, loggerhead shrike, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and mountain lion.	Open Space/ Conservation, Community Development	Soboba Road

Proposed Linkage 12

Proposed Linkage 12 is comprised of riparian Habitats associated with San Timoteo Creek. Planning Species which use this Linkage include yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, yellow-breasted chat, least Bell's vireo, and Los Angeles pocket mouse. This Linkage likely provides for movement of common mammals such as bobcat connecting to San Bernardino County and Core Areas in the Badlands. Maintenance of habitat quality and wetland functions and values of San Timoteo Creek are important for these species.

As shown on the table below, 1,340 acres of the total 1,530 acres occupied by the Linkage are not affected by edge. This Linkage is relatively unconstrained by adjacent land uses, which include planned Rural Mountainous land uses and rural portions of the City of Calimesa. Widening of San Timoteo Creek may affect resources within the Linkage by contributing to Edge Effects such as runoff and trash. Improvements to this Covered Activity should be conducted away from the creek to conserve wetland functions and values. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 12
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
1,530	190	1,340	48	Cooper's hawk, Bell's sage sparrow, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, southwestern willow flycatcher, yellow-breasted chat, loggerhead shrike, least Bell's vireo, San Bernardino kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, and Los Angeles pocket mouse	Rural, Rural Mountainous, City (Calimesa), Open Space/ Conservation, Community Development	San Timoteo Canyon Road

Proposed Linkage 13

Proposed Linkage 13 is comprised of Tucalota Creek and adjacent upland Habitats. It is one of two Linkages connecting Core Areas in Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Skinner and Johnson Ranch to Core Areas in the eastern portion of the MSHCP Plan Area. Because this Linkage is generally unconstrained by existing urban development or agricultural use, the Linkage provides Live-In Habitat for several Planning Species, including Quino checkerspot butterfly and Stephens' kangaroo rat . The Linkage also provides a connection for coastal California gnatcatcher, southwestern willow flycatcher, and bobcat, connecting to Core Areas in Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Skinner, and Wilson Valley. Maintenance of habitat quality, intact interconnected habitat blocks and wetland functions and values of Tucalota Creek are important for these species. As shown on the table below, 1,570 acres of the total 1,910 acres occupied by the Linkage are not affected by edge. No major Covered Activities are planned to be located within this Linkage; however, adjacent planned land uses, which generally consists of rural and Rural Mountainous Development may affect resources within the Linkage. Fire, fire suppression, livestock grazing, and off-road vehicle activities associated with these land use designations may result in adverse Edge Effects. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 13
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
1,910	340	1,570	41	Quino checkerspot butterfly, arroyo toad, western pond turtle, Cooper's hawk, tricolored blackbird, southern California rufous-crowned sparrow, grasshopper sparrow, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle nest site, burrowing owl, cactus wren, turkey vulture, northern harrier, white-tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, coastal California gnatcatcher, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, Jaeger's milk-vetch, and California muhly.	Rural, Rural Mountainous	None

Proposed Linkage 14

Proposed Linkage 14 is comprised of a mosaic of upland Habitat in the Mica Butte area. It provides Core Areas for a number of Planning Species, including Quino checkerspot butterfly, Bell's sage sparrow, and bobcat. It also provides a connection to Core Areas in Cactus Valley and the Diamond Valley Lake/Lake Skinner area for species such as mountain lion. Maintenance of habitat quality, as well as maintenance of large interconnected intact habitat blocks are important for these species. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 3,990 acres of the total 4,320 acres occupied by this Linkage. Fire, fire suppression, off-road vehicle and grazing activities associated with adjacent planned agricultural and Rural Mountainous land uses may adversely affect Quino checkerspot butterfly. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 14
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
4,320	330	3,990	20	Quino checkerspot butterfly, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and mountain lion.	Rural Mountainous, Agriculture	None

Proposed Linkage 15

Proposed Linkage 15 is comprised of upland Habitat connecting the San Jacinto Mountains to existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block C. This Linkage provides Habitat and connectivity for Quino checkerspot butterfly, known to occur in this area. Other Planning Species that may use this Linkage include bobcat and mountain lion. Maintenance of habitat quality and contiguous habitat blocks is important for these species. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 570 acres of the total 690 acres occupied by this Linkage. Since this Linkage may be affected by edge, treatment and management of edge conditions will be necessary to ensure that it provides Habitat and movement functions for species using this Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document. Existing vehicle traffic on roadways within the Linkage may affect Quino checkerspot butterfly during their flight season.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 15
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
690	120	570	38	Quino checkerspot butterfly, San Bernardino mountain kingsnake, bobcat and mountain lion.	Rural	None

Proposed Linkage 16

Proposed Linkage 16 is comprised of Tule Creek and adjacent upland Habitat. This Linkage provides Habitat for a number of Planning Species, including Quino checkerspot butterfly, coastal California gnatcatcher, bobcat, mountain lion, and Stephens' kangaroo rat. It also serves as a Linkage for species connecting to Core Areas in Wilson Valley, Vail Lake, Silverado Ranch and Anza Borrego State Park. Maintenance of wetland function and values along Tule Creek and maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks are important for these species. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 2,570 acres of the total 2,710 acres occupied by this Linkage. As rural planned land uses are developed along the edge the Linkage, the indirect effects of runoff may affect resources within this Linkage. Guidelines Pertaining to Urban/Wildlands Interface for the management of edge factors such as lighting, urban runoff, toxics, and domestic predators are presented in Section 6.1 of this document.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 16
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
2,710	140	2,570	27	Quino checkerspot butterfly, Bell's sage sparrow, golden eagle nest site, cactus wren, coastal California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, Aguanga kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, and mountain lion.	Rural	None

Proposed Linkage 17

Proposed Linkage 17 is comprised of Kolb Creek. It provides Habitat for a number of Planning Species, including mountain lion, bobcat, western pond turtle, Quino checkerspot butterfly, slender-horned spine flower, and Stephens' kangaroo rat. It also provides movement for species connecting to Core Areas in Wilson Valley, Vail Lake, and the Agua Tibia Wilderness Area. This Linkage contributes to regional connectivity between open space in San Diego County and Core Areas in Wilson Valley and Vail Lake. Conservation of wetland functions and values in Kolb Creek is important for this Linkage, as well as maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 340 acres of the total 405 acres occupied by this Linkage. SR-79 is an existing roadway that is planned to be widened. Planned widening activities may directly affect Habitat, floodplain processes along Kolb Creek important to the species noted below, or may affect movement through this Linkage.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 17
Approximate Dimension Data for Linkage				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx. Edge (ac.)	Approx. Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
405	65	340	54	Quino checkerspot butterfly, arroyo chub, arroyo toad, Cooper's hawk, tricolored blackbird, cactus wren, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, prairie falcon, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, yellow-breasted chat, downy woodpecker, osprey, double-crested cormorant, purple martin, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, Aguanga kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, bobcat, Nevin's barberry, Parry's spine flower, and slender-horned spine flower.	Open Space/ Conservation, Rural	SR-79

Proposed Linkage 18

Proposed Linkage 18 is comprised of Arroyo Seco Creek. It provides Habitat for a number of Planning Species, including mountain lion, bobcat, western pond turtle, Quino checkerspot butterfly, slender-horned spine flower, and Stephens' kangaroo rat. It also provides movement for species connecting to Core Areas in Wilson Valley, Vail Lake, and the Agua Tibia Wilderness Area. This Linkage contributes to regional connectivity between open space in San Diego County and Core Areas in Wilson Valley and Vail Lake. Conservation of wetland functions and values in Arroyo Seco Creek is important for this Linkage, as well as maintenance of large intact interconnected habitat blocks. As shown below, areas not affected by edge within this Linkage total approximately 170 acres of the total 210 acres occupied by this Linkage. SR-79 is an existing roadway that is planned to be widened. Planned widening activities may directly affect Habitat, floodplain processes along Arroyo Seco Creek important to the species noted below, or may affect movement through this Linkage.

PROPOSED LINKAGE 18
Size of Existing Core				Planning Species	Adjacent Proposed General Plan Land Use	Major Covered Activities Potentially Affecting Linkage
Approx. Total (ac.)	Approx.Edge (ac.)	Approx.Interior (ac.)	Approx. Perimeter/ Area Ratio (ft/ac)
210	40	170	90	Quino checkerspot butterfly, arroyo chub, arroyo toad, Cooper's hawk, tricolored blackbird, cactus wren, yellow warbler, white-tailed kite, prairie falcon, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, yellow-breasted chat, downy woodpecker, osprey, double-crested cormorant, purple martin, tree swallow, least Bell's vireo, Aguanga kangaroo rat, Stephens' kangaroo rat, bobcat, Los Angeles pocket mouse, bobcat, Nevin's barberry, Parry's spine flower, and slender-horned spine flower.	Open Space/ Conservation, Rural	SR-79

3.3 AREA PLANS

3.3.1 Introduction to Area Plans

As discussed in Section 3.1 of this document, the MSHCP is a criteria-based plan and identification of planning units on which to base the Criteria is necessary for such a criteria-based plan. The County's General Plan Area Plan boundaries were selected to provide the broad organizational framework for the Criteria (Figure 2-5). While these boundaries are not biologically based, they related specifically to County planning boundaries and to the boundaries of incorporated Cities within the MSHCP Plan Area. The Area Plan framework for the criteria-based approach was selected to structure implementation strategies around established planning boundaries.

Methods

For each Area Plan within the MSHCP Plan Area, the following methodology was applied. The approach is primarily map-based and relies on existing data compiled for species and Vegetation Communities as well as conservation biology principles. Information obtained during the habitat assessment workshops, additional communications with the Wildlife Agencies and local biologists regarding biological issues and conservation priorities, and specific project information obtained from various sources were also used in the Criteria development process.

The first steps in preparation of the Area Plan Criteria involved identification of: (1) Planning Species; (2) Biological Issues and Considerations; and (3) reserve configuration and management issues. For each Area Plan, several wildlife and plant species known to occur within the Area Plan were selected as Planning Species to provide guidance for Conceptual Reserve Design. Listed species and species with specific habitat requirements, such as Bell's sage sparrow (requires large patches of undisturbed Habitat) or bobcat (requires ability for movement with less tolerance to human presence than other species such as coyote), were generally selected as Planning Species. Biological Issues and Considerations, such as maintenance of key habitat blocks or Linkages, were also identified for each Area Plan. The Planning Species and Biological Issues and Considerations for each Area Plan Subunit are identified in the Area Plan texts included in Sections 3.3.2 through 3.3.17 of this document. Reserve configuration issues were generally addressed on a Plan Area wide basis and are incorporated in the Description of the MSHCP Conservation Area in Section 3.2 and in the discussion of Cores and Linkages in that section. In each Area Plan text, applicable Cores and Linkages are identified. Other general reserve configuration and management issues were also considered as appropriate for each Area Plan including the following:

• representativeness of the applicable Bioregion(s) within the particular Area Plan;
• representativeness of sensitive upland and wetland Vegetation Communities within the particular Area Plan;
• maintenance of habitat contiguity;
• maintenance of large habitat blocks;
• maintenance of ridgelines and riparian areas for movement of mammals such as bobcats or mountain lions as appropriate;
• minimization of Edge Effects;
• consideration of "directional" influences such as migration/dispersal patterns, rain, wind, fire;
• consideration of patch sizes and dispersal patches for Planning Species as appropriate.

For each Area Plan, a Conceptual Reserve Design was roughly sketched onto a vegetation map with Planning Species occurrence data and Biological Issues and Considerations highlighted. The concept was refined based on constraints and opportunities as represented on existing and planning land use maps, aerial photographs, topography maps, parcel maps, existing land ownership maps and edge area maps. Consideration was given to adjacent Area Plans to provide for appropriate edge matching and appropriate connectivity across planning and jurisdictional boundaries. The Conceptual Reserve Design developed during this process was used primarily for the purposes of drafting Area Plan Criteria, developing target acreage ranges for Area Plan Subunits, and developing quantitative data for the MSHCP species analyses. The conceptual designs for each Area Plan do not represent the only possible MSHCP Conservation Area that may be assembled within a particular Area Plan during the long-term MSHCP implementation process. Flexibility is incorporated in the target acreage ranges and the Area Plan Criteria to allow Reserve Assembly to be informed by project-specific data and planning as part of the MSHCP implementation process. In addition, a Criteria Refinement Process is incorporated in the MSHCP as discussed in Section 6.5 of this document.

The following specific map resources were used in development of the Conceptual Reserve Design for each Area Plan:

• vegetation map (1"= 3,000' scale)
• map of Planning Species occurrences (1" = 3,000' scale)
• coastal sage scrub habitat quality map (1" = 3,000' scale)
• November 2000 DOQQs (infrared)
• soils map (Knecht 1971)
• edge area map (DUDEK 2000)
• Bioregions map (DUDEK 2000)
• topography map (USGS 7.5 minute quads)
• parcel map (1" = 3,000' scale acetate overlay)
• existing land ownership/land status map (1" = 3,000' scale acetate overlay)
• MSHCP Alternative 1 schematic (1" = 3,000' scale acetate overlay)
• General Plan Alternative 3 for planned land uses (1" = 3,000' scale acetate overlay)
• open space, trails and critical circulation study map
• site-specific mapping information with varying levels of detail and precision obtained from a variety of sources.

USGS quarter sections (i.e., approximate 160-acre Cells) were then overlain on the Conceptual Reserve Design such that each Cell is an area in real space with a legal description but without being tied to a specific County assessor's legal parcel. Cells were then either aggregated into a Cell Group or retained as individual Cells depending upon the level of Conservation and configuration of the particular Cell or Cell Group. Cells with conservation goals anticipated to be less than 5% were either eliminated or aggregated into a Cell Group. Cells with conservation goals anticipated to be greater than 90% were aggregated into a Cell Group. Cells and Cell Groups were then aggregated into Area Plan Subunits and each Area Plan Subunit was named and numbered. Variable target acreage ranges, Planning Species and Biological Issues and Considerations were identified for each Area Plan Subunit. The variable target acreage ranges were generally based on the difference between the area of the Criteria Area for the particular Subunit and the area of the Conceptual Reserve Design for the particular Subunit. Figure 3-3 and Table 3-2 depict the locations of the Area Plan Subunits and provide a summary of the target acreage ranges for each Subunit. The names of the Subunits, and Planning Species and Biological Issues and Considerations for each Subunit are presented in the individual Area Plan texts in Sections 3.3.2 through 3.3.17 of this document.

TABLE 3-2 TARGET ACREAGE RANGES BY AREA PLAN SUBUNIT
SUBUNIT	Range of Acres within Additional Reserve Lands
	Low	Midpoint	High
Cities of Riverside and Norco
SU1 - Santa Ana River South	75	140	200
SU2 - Sycamore Canyon West	15	25	40
Subtotal within Area Plan	90	165*	240
Eastvale Area Plan
SU1 - Santa Ana River Central	145	220	290
Subtotal within Area Plan	145	220*	290
Elsinore Area Plan
SU1 - Estelle Mountain/Indian Canyon	4,100	5,065	6,030
SU2 - Alberhill	1,760	2,385	3,010
SU3 - Elsinore	925	1,370	1,815
SU4 - Sedco Hills	2,415	3,130	3,845
SU5 - Ramsgate	1,645	2,090	2,535
SU6 - Steele Peak	855	1,070	1,280
Subtotal within Area Plan	11,700	15,110*	18,515
Harvest Valley / Winchester Area Plan
SU1 - French Valley/Diamond Valley Lake Connection	130	135	145
SU2 - Hemet Vernal Pool West	300	380	460
Subtotal within Area Plan	430	515*	605
Highgrove Area Plan
SU1 - Sycamore Canyon/Box Springs Central	95	140	180
SU2 - Springbrook Wash North	250	370	495
Subtotal within Area Plan	345	510*	675
Jurupa Area Plan
SU1 - Santa Ana River North	135	190	245
SU2 - Jurupa Mountains✝	445	750	1,055
SU3 - Delhi Sands Area✝	310	440	570
Subtotal within Area Plan	890	1,380*	1,870
Lake Mathews / Woodcrest Area Plan
SU1 - Lake Mathews East	1,140	1,410	1,680
SU2 - Dawson Canyon	815	950	1,090
SU3 - Gavilan Hills West	1,175	1,825	2,475
SU4 - Good Hope West	85	155	225
Subtotal within Area Plan	3,215	4,340*	5,470
Lakeview / Nuevo Area Plan
SU1 - San Jacinto River, Middle Reach	2,605	3,315	4,025
SU2 - Lakeview Mountains West	4,045	5,130	6,210
Subtotal within Area Plan	6,650	8,445*	10,235
Mead Valley Area Plan
SU1 - Motte/Rimrock	315	455	590
SU2 - Gavilan Hills East	485	750	1,015
SU3 - Good Hope East	290	390	495
SU4 - San Jacinto River Lower	795	1,165	1,535
Subtotal within Area Plan	1,885	2,760*	3,635
Riverside Extended Mountain Area Plan
SU1 - Cactus Valley	6,020	6,805	7,590
SU2 - Wilson Valley/Sage	26,205	30,815	35,425
SU3 - Temecula & Cottonwood Creeks	1,480	2,115	2,745
SU4 - Tule Creek/Anza Valley	6,415	8,515	10,615
SU5 - Upper San Jacinto River	750	985	1,220
SU6 - Tripp Flats	520	680	840
SU7 - Southern Badlands East	10	20	35
Subtotal within Area Plan	41,400	49,935*	58,470
Reche Canyon / Badlands Area Plan
SU1 - Box Springs East	175	265	350
SU2 - Reche Canyon	1,215	1,915	2,615
SU3 - Badlands North	8,270	9,580	10,895
SU4 - San Jacinto Wildlife Area/Mystic Lake	860	1,305	1,750
Subtotal within Area Plan	10,520	13,065*	15,610
San Jacinto Valley Area Plan
SU1 - Gilman Springs	3,540	5,030	6,520
SU2 - Lakeview Mountains East	1,305	1,730	2,150
SU3 - Upper San Jacinto River/Bautista Creek	2,085	2,980	3,875
SU4 - Hemet Vernal Pool Areas East	940	1,190	1,445
SU5 - Mica Butte	3,670	4,570	5,475
Subtotal within Area Plan	11,540	15,500*	19,465
Southwest Area Plan
SU1 - Murrieta Creek	640	1,055	1,465
SU2 - Temecula & Pechanga Creeks	365	600	840
SU3 - Vail Lake	10,065	11,500	12,930
SU4 - Cactus Valley/SWRC-MSR/Johnson Ranch	4,395	6,180	7,970
SU5 - French Valley/Lower Sedco Hills	4,360	5,880	7,395
SU6 - Santa Rosa Plateau	1,285	2,100	2,915
SU7 - Tenaja Corridor	1,390	2,115	2,845
Subtotal within Area Plan	22,500	29,430*	36,360
Sun City / Menifee Valley Area Plan
SU1 - Warm Springs Creek/French Valley Area	395	480	565
SU2 - Lower Sedco Hills	725	875	1,020
Subtotal within Area Plan	1,120	1,355*	1,585
Temescal Canyon Area Plan
SU1 - Santa Ana River/Santa Ana Mountains	250	400	550
SU2 - Prado Basin	200	300	395
SU3 - Temescal Wash West	2,790	3,600	4,415
SU4 - La Sierra Hills/Lake Mathews West	210	285	355
SU5 - Temescal/Santa Ana Mountains	35	60	85
Subtotal within Area Plan	3,485	4,645*	5,800
The Pass Area Plan
SU1 - Potrero/Badlands	5,570	7,420	9,275
SU2 - Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest	1,105	1,650	2,195
SU3 - San Timoteo Creek	1,865	2,160	2,455
Subtotal within Area Plan	8,540	11,230*	13,925
* Totals do not include acreage adjustments for planned roadways. ✝ See also species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for target acreages.

Each Cell was assigned a quadrat cell identification number and each Cell Group was assigned a letter code. For each Cell or Cell Group, Criteria were drafted to provide an explicit description of the areas to be conserved and Criteria were recorded on a matrix for each Area Plan. The individual Area Plan matrices are included with the Area Plan texts in Sections 3.3.2 through 3.3.17 of this document. The Criteria for each Cell or Cell Group provide: (1) a statement of the Core and Linkage features within the particular Cell or Cell Group toward which Reserve Assembly will be directed; (2) a statement of the focus of Conservation within the particular Cell or Cell Group; (3) a statement of the reserve configuration or connectivity focus for the particular Cell or Cell Group; and (4) a statement of the geographic location and percentage of Conservation desired within the particular Cell or Cell Group. For example, the Criteria for a particular Cell might be: "Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 6. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral. Conservation within this Cell will be connected to proposed Conservation within Cell 1234 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will occur in the northern 30%-40% of the Cell." It should be noted that the Criteria statements for Cells and Cell Groups are intended to be considered as a whole to guide Reserve Assembly; individual Criteria statements are not intended to be used as stand-alone guidance for Reserve Assembly. The Criteria are written with the intent that a "non-technical observer" could re-create the initial MSHCP Conservation Area concept for the particular Cell or Cell Group. In the Criteria matrices for the individual Area Plans, Cell Groups are listed first in letter order (A, B, C, D, etc.) with individual Cells in a Cell Group listed in numerical order, followed by individual Cells (not in a Cell Group) listed in numerical order.

Results

The Area Plan texts in the following Sections 3.3.2 through 3.3.17 present the Results of the application of the Methodology described above. Implementation of the Reserve Assembly guidance incorporated in the MSHCP including the guidance provided in the descriptions of the MSHCP Conservation Area, the Cores and Linkages, the Area Plan Subunit Biological Issues and Considerations and Planning Species, and the Cell and Cell Group Criteria are intended to result in a MSHCP Conservation Area configuration that provides significant blocks of Habitat, minimizes internal fragmentation and Edge Effects, and maximizes the ratio of surface area to perimeter.

Criteria Review Consistency Process

Application of the Reserve Assembly guidance provided in the MSHCP is intended to occur sequentially, beginning at the broad, landscape scale and proceeding through the individual Cell Criteria. This sequential approach is important to achieve the desired outcome, which, as noted above, is a reserve configuration that provides significant blocks of Habitat and minimizes internal fragmentation. When individual projects are considered, Permittee staff and applicants should first examine the project in the context of the overall MSHCP Conservation Area by relating the project to the MSHCP Conservation Area description in Section 3.2.2 of the Plan and the descriptions of the applicable Cores and Linkages in Section 3.2.3 of the Plan. The descriptions of the Cores and Linkages include factors such as variable target acreages and perimeter to area ratios, as well as species, configuration and management issues, and all of those factors should be reviewed to provide a context for the review of the particular individual project. Staff and applicants can then have a common understanding of the reserve configuration requirements of the MSHCP in the general project area. After such an understanding of the context, staff and applicants should look at the particular individual project more specifically to examine how it might contribute to, or conflict with, assembly of the MSHCP Conservation Area consistent with reserve configuration requirements.

The sequential process should continue with identification of the specific Area Plan and Area Plan Subunit within which the particular individual project is located. Planning Species and Biological Issues and Considerations as well as variable target acreages for the overall Area Plan and Area Plan Subunit should be reviewed between Permittee staff and the applicant along with any available project specific biological information. Planning Species and Biological Issues and Considerations that apply to the specific project should be identified. Not all Planning Species and Biological Issues and Considerations for a particular Area Plan or Area Plan Subunit will apply to every project.

The process should continue with a review of the specific Criteria for the identified Cell or Cell Group within which the project site is located. The first criterion for each Cell or Cell Group is the identification of the applicable Core or Linkage. This relationship of the project to the applicable Core or Linkage should already have been identified and discussed as part of the first steps in the sequential process. The next criteria for each Cell or Cell Group are the identification of Vegetation Communities toward which Conservation should be directed along with connectivity requirements. These criteria should be considered for each individual project based on the context established through the earlier review of Cores and Linkage and the overall MSHCP Conservation Area description. Finally, the project should be examined with respect to the percentage conservation portion of the Cell Criteria, which is the last criterion provided for each Cell and Cell Group. While achieving the precise percentage conservation criterion for each Cell or Cell Group would ultimately result in assembly of 153,000 acres of Additional Reserve Lands as envisioned in the MSHCP, it should be noted that achievement of the variable target acreages will be measured on a Core and Linkage or Area Plan and Area Plan Subunit basis, not on an individual project or Cell/Cell Group basis. As noted in the discussion of Reserve Assembly Accounting in Section 6.7, adjustments are anticipated during the long-term MSHCP implementation process to respond to new information and baseline changes.

Implementation of this sequential review process will require active and informed participation on the part of Permittee staff and project applicants. Training of Permittee staff will occur within the first year of MSHCP implementation and will be ongoing during the life of the Permit.

It will be necessary to document the process described above in the form of findings that the proposed project has been determined to be consistent with the requirements of the MSHCP. An approach and format for these findings is provided below.

Implementation and Findings documenting the process described above will be made by the Local Permittees for each project for which a Criteria consistency review is conducted and will be included in the appropriate project review and approval documentation. The information and Findings will include the following:

1. Brief description of project and location focusing on location of the project with respect to applicable MSHCP Core or Linkage, Area Plan Subunit and Cell or Cell Group;
2. Brief description of onsite biological resources focusing on presence or absence of Planning Species identified for the applicable Core or Linkage and Area Plan Subunit, Biological Issues and Considerations identified for the applicable Area Plan Subunit, and focus Vegetation Communities and connectivity identified for the applicable Cell or Cell Group;
3. Brief analysis of the relationship of the project as proposed to the biological resources issues noted in (b) and discussion of the proposed project contribution toward achieving the MSHCP Criteria;
4. Brief discussion of any conflicts with the MSHCP Criteria due to project design features, surrounding land use conditions, on?site conditions different from those anticipated in the MSHCP or other appropriate factors and summary of features incorporated in the project to address those conflicts;
5. Statement of Findings that the proposed project has been determined to be consistent with the MSHCP Criteria and the rationale for this determination. The Findings shall incorporate the information generated as part of (a) through (d) above and shall specifically describe the consistency of the project with Reserve Assembly criteria with emphasis on reserve configuration and connectivity and covered species.

Equivalent or biologically superior findings made in accordance with the processes described in Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.3.2 and 6.5 of this document may be combined with these Criteria review consistency findings. When project consistency findings have been made and accepted by the Local Permittees, the Reserve Assembly Criteria in Sections 3.3.2 through 3.3.17 of the Plan will no longer apply to the project site for which such consistency findings have been made.

Once consistency findings are made for a project, subsequent permits for the same project are only subject to substantial conformance review when subsequent permits are issued. For example, if consistency findings are made at the specific plan level, review at the tentative map level would be limited to review for substantial conformance with the initial consistency findings. Likewise, it is understood that review of a site for consistency with the MSHCP Criteria is properly made when the site is initially converted from vacant to developed land. Redevelopment of a site from one urban use to another would not be subject to MSHCP Criteria except with respect to the potential net change in the requirements. For example, if four houses are demolished and six houses are proposed at the same location, only the additional two houses will be subject to the MSHCP requirements. Likewise, if a slaughterhouse is initially reviewed and determined to be consistent with the MSHCP Criteria, later conversion of this use to another developed use would not trigger MSHCP requirements with the exception of requirements associated with payment of fees.

Criteria Review Consistency Prior to MSHCP Adoption

During the conservation planning process for the MSHCP, a number of projects have proceeded through the entitlement process or have been the subject of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and have sometimes been modified to be consistent with the MSHCP Core and Linkage guidelines, Area Plan Subunit Biological Issues and Considerations and Cell Criteria. Several of these projects have received local and/or state or federal approvals, but have not yet commenced construction. Future construction of these projects in accordance with the relevant approvals would be considered to be consistent with the MSHCP guidelines and Criteria. Projects known to fall within this category are listed below.

Project Name*	Area Plan/Area Plan Subunit	Core or Linkage Designation	Cell(s) or Cell Group(s)	Acreage Conserved (acres)	Approval Citation
TR30052	SWAP/SU2	Proposed Constrained Linkage 24	7274, 7275	13.9	Board of Supervisors 9/25/01
SP284 (Planning Area #1) APNs: 467-240-044, 047 and 049	SWAP/SU5	Proposed Constrained Linkage 18	5572	17.7	Board of Supervisors 3/13/01
SP310	SWAP/SU 4 and 5	Proposed Constrained Linkage 17	5067, 5068, 5170, 5169	54.9	Board of Supervisors 12/18/01
TR29114/PM30239	SWAP/SU5	Proposed Constrained Linkage 18	5477	28.5	Board of Supervisors 12/11/01
TR29484/GPA521	SWAP/SU5	Proposed Core 2	5570	12.4	Board of Supervisors 8/28/01
PM29704	Sun City/Menifee/ SU1	Proposed Core 2	5066	9.0	Board of Supervisors 4/17/02
PM29228	Sun City/Menifee SU1	Proposed Core 2	5165	65.0	Board of Supervisors 7/5/01
SP323	Highgrove SU2	Proposed Linkage 4 and Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A	97, 101, 146, 148, 197	251.4	Board of Supervisors 4/10/01
SP327	Lake Mathews/ SU2 Elsinore/SU1 Temescal Cyn/ SU3	Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2	3037, 3040, 3041, 3144, 3145, 3146, 3246, 3248, 3349, 3350, 3448	580.0 onsite 445.0 offsite	MOU between County of Riverside and Sunny Sage LLC, Board of Supervisors 6/10/03

* Note: The MSHCP Conservation Area lands contributed by the projects listed above were negotiated in the course of Interim Project Review (IPR). IPR used the available MSHCP information at the time and recognized that the information that gave rise to the Cells noted above and in the MSHCP was still in an iterative state of refinement. In many instances, the Cells did not exist at the time of project negotiations.

There are other projects that, while having used the recommendations of the IPR in their respective project designs and ultimate MSHCP contributions, are still being processed through the land use entitlement process and have not yet received final legislative approval. These projects are being evaluated against the best available MSHCP maps and information and conservation acreages have been proposed and/or determined with the project applicants.

3.3.2 Eastvale Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Eastvale Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage for the Eastvale Area Plan is 1,040 - 1,185 acres; it is composed of approximately 895 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 145 - 290 acres of Additional Reserve Lands.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here as "Cores and Linkages"). For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Eastvale Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and linkages within the eastvale area plan

• Contains a small portion of Existing Core A

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Eastvale Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Eastvale Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Eastvale Area Plan contains one Subunit. Target conservation acreages for this Subunit are established, as are a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for this Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-4 and 3-5). Table 3-3 presents the Criteria for the Eastvale Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Santa Ana River - Central

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 145-290 acres

Cells within this Subunit: 698, 786, 788, 875, 876, 964 and 965

Planning Species:

• arroyo chub
• Santa Ana sucker
• Cooper's hawk
• double-crested cormorant
• ferruginous hawk
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• osprey
• peregrine falcon
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• tree swallow
• western yellow-billed cuckoo
• white-faced ibis
• white-tailed kite
• yellow-breasted chat
• yellow warbler
• bobcat
• western pond turtle
• Santa Ana River woollystar

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide for and maintain a continuous Linkage along the Santa Ana River from the eastern boundary of the Area Plan to Prado Basin and to Chino Hills to the west.
• Conserve riparian scrub/woodlands/forests in the Eastvale Area Plan portion of the Santa Ana River for the benefit of southwestern willow flycatcher, least Bell's vireo, and other riparian species.
• Conservation of alluvial fan sage scrub associated with the Santa Ana River to support Santa Ana River woollystar.
• Conserve foraging and breeding Habitats occurring in grasslands adjacent to the Santa Ana River to support sensitive bird species such as loggerhead shrike and white-faced ibis.
• Conserve existing wetlands and wetlands functions and values in the Eastvale Area Plan portion of the Santa Ana River, focusing on existing Habitats in the river.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for bobcat.
• Maintain core Core Area for western pond turtle.

TABLE 3-3
CRITERIA FOR EASTVALE AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Santa Ana River Central
1		698	31	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest and water habitats associated with Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation to the south in Cell #788 and to the east in Cell #699 of the Jurupa Area Plan. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the southeastern portion of the Cell.
1		786	36	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest and water habitats associated with Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation to the south in Cell #876 and to the southwest in Cell #875. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the southern portion of the Cell.
1		788	31	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest and water habitats associated with Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #698 and to the northwest in Cell #699 of the Jurupa Area Plan. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the northwestern portion of the Cell.
1		875	01	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest and water habitats associated with Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation to the south in Cell #965, to the east in Cell #876 and to the portions of these Cells within the City of Norco. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the southern and eastern portion of the Cell.
1		876	01	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest and water habitats associated with Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #786 and to the west in Cell #875 and to the portions of Cell #875 within the City of Norco. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% of the northern portion of the Cell.
1		964	02	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest and water habitats associated with Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #965 and to the portion of Cell #964 within the City of Norco. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the northeastern portion of the Cell.
1		965	01	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus of riparian scrub, woodland and forest and water habitats associated with Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #875, to the west in Cell #964 and to the portions of these Cells within the City of Norco. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the northwestern portion of the Cell.

3.3.3 Elsinore Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Elsinore Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the Elsinore Area Plan is 66,500 - 73,315 acres; it is composed of approximately 54,800 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 11,700 - 18,515 acres of Additional Reserve Lands. The City of Canyon Lake and the City of Lake Elsinore sit entirely within the Elsinore Area Plan. The target acreage range within the City of Canyon Lake is 30 - 50 acres. The target acreage range within the City of Lake Elsinore is 4,830 - 7,870 acres. The target acreages of both Cities are included within the 11,700 - 18,515 acre target conservation range on Additional Reserve Lands for the entire Elsinore Area Plan.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here as "Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the Elsinore Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Elsinore Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within the Elsinore Area Plan

• Contains all of Proposed Constrained Linkage 5
• Contains all of Proposed Constrained Linkage 6
• Contains most of Proposed Core 1
• Contains a portion of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2
• Contains all of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3
• Contains all of Proposed Linkage 1
• Contains all of Proposed Linkage 2
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 3
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 7
• Contains a large portion of Proposed Linkage 8

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Elsinore Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Elsinore Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Elsinore Area Plan is divided into six Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-6 and 3-7). Table 3-4 presents the Criteria for the Elsinore Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Estelle Mountain/Indian Canyon

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 4,100-6,030 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: A, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, L, N, R and S

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 3249, 3351, 3450, 3744, 3745, 3748, 3844, 3949, 3950, 4048, 4050 and 4148

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• Cooper's hawk
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• mountain quail
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• white-tailed kite
• yellow-breasted chat
• yellow warbler
• bobcat
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• many-stemmed dudleya
• Munz's onion

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide connection between Santa Ana Mountains, Temescal Wash and the foothills north of Lake Elsinore (Estelle Mountain, Sedco Hills); existing connections appear to be at Indian Canyon, Horsethief Canyon, and open upland areas southwest of Alberhill.
• Conserve wetlands including Temescal Wash.
• Conserve clay soils supporting many-stemmed dudleya and Munz's onion.
• Conserve foraging Habitat for raptors, providing a sage scrub-grassland ecotone.
• Maintain core Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for mountain lion east of I-15.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat east of I-15.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.
• Maintain connection to mountains to provide movement opportunities for mountain quail.
• Conserve Habitats for coastal California gnatcatcher and other coastal sage scrub and chaparral species.

Subunit 2: Alberhill

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 1,760-3,010 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: O, P, Q, T, U, V, and W

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 3853, 3854, 3855, 3964, 3966, 3970, 4054, 4057, 4152, 4153, 4154, 4155, 4156, 4157, 4250 and 4251

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• Cooper's hawk
• downy woodpecker
• least Bell's vireo
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• tree swallow
• tricolored blackbird
• white-tailed kite
• yellow-breasted chat
• yellow warbler
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• Riverside fairy shrimp
• bobcat
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• Coulter's goldfields
• many-stemmed dudleya
• Munz's onion
• San Diego ambrosia
• vernal barley

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide Core Areas for the California gnatcatcher within suitable Habitat east and west of I-15.
• Provide northwest-southeast connection along the hills between Estelle Mountain and Sedco Hills, primarily for coastal California gnatcatchers, but also other sage scrub species.
• Conserve alkali soils supporting sensitive plants such as San Diego ambrosia, vernal barley and Coulter's goldfields.
• Conserve clay soils supporting sensitive plants such as Munz's onion, many-stemmed dudleya, small-flowered morning glory and Palmer's grapplinghook.
• Conserve wetlands including Temescal Wash and Alberhill Creek.
• Maintain upland Habitats in Alberhill and provide connection north to Estelle Mountain, North Peak, and BLM Lands.
• Conserve Engelmann Oak woodlands.
• Conserve foraging Habitat for raptors, providing a sage scrub-grassland ecotone.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for mountain lion east of I-15.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat east of I-15.
• Maintain Core Area for Riverside fairy shrimp.
• Maintain opportunities for Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

Subunit 3: Elsinore

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 925-1,815 acres

Cells within this Subunit: 4166, 4169, 4266, 4646, 4647, 4740, 4742, 4743, 4759, 4843, 4844, 4845, 4846, 4937, 4939, 4940, 5033, 5036, 5038, 5131, 5137, 5140, 5240 and 5342

Planning Species:

• American bittern
• Bell's sage sparrow
• black-crowned night heron
• double-crested cormorant
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• mountain plover
• northern harrier
• osprey
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• white-faced ibis
• white-tailed kite
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• Riverside fairy shrimp
• bobcat
• western pond turtle
• Munz's onion
• San Diego ambrosia
• smooth tarplant

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve wetlands including Temescal Wash, Collier Marsh, Alberhill Creek, Lake Elsinore and the floodplain east of Lake Elsinore (including marsh Habitats) and maintain water quality.
• Conserve clay soils supporting Munz's onion.
• Conserve Travers-Willow-Domino soil series.
• Conserve foraging Habitat for raptors, providing a sage scrub-grassland ecotone.
• Conserve grassland Habitat for mountain plover.
• Conserve breeding Habitat for northern harrier.
• Maintain linkage area for bobcat.
• Conserve San Diego ambrosia at Alberhill and Nichols Road or find new populations that would allow for loss of known populations.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for western pond turtle.
• Maintain Core Area for Riverside fairy shrimp.
• Maintain opportunities for Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

Subunit 4: Sedco Hills

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 2,415-3,845 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: Dʹ, Eʹ, Fʹ, Gʹ, Hʹ, Iʹ, Jʹ, Kʹ and Lʹ

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 4550, 4559, 4648, 4656, 4745, 4838, 5149, 5352, 5354, 5456, 5457 and 5559

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• western pond turtle

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide a northwest-southeast connection along the hills between Estelle Mountain and Sedco Hills, primarily for coastal California gnatcatchers, but also other sage scrub species.
• Conserve Habitat in Sedco Hills to maintain connection between Granite Hills and Bundy Canyon Road.
• Conserve wetlands in lower San Jacinto River.
• Provide upland Linkage connecting Sedco Hills to Wildomar.
• Conserve foraging Habitat for raptors, providing a sage scrub-grassland ecotone.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Maintain linkage area for western pond turtle.
• Maintain opportunities for linkage area for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

Subunit 5: Ramsgate

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 1,645-2,535 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: X, Y, Z, Aʹ, Bʹ and Cʹ

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 3851, 3955, 3974, 4071, 4078, 4174, 4176, 4178, 4270 and 4272

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• California horned lark
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• Cooper's hawk
• grasshopper sparrow
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• mountain quail
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• tree swallow
• white-tailed kite
• yellow warbler
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• western pond turtle

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide a northwest-southeast connection along the hills between Estelle Mountain and Sedco Hills, primarily for coastal California gnatcatchers, but also other sage scrub species.
• Conserve wetlands including Wasson Creek.
• Provide east-west upland Linkage connecting Ramsgate Core Area to Kabian Park.
• Conserve clay soils supporting Munz's onion.
• Conserve foraging Habitat for raptors, including grasslands and a sage scrub-grassland ecotone.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Maintain linkage area for western pond turtle.
• Maintain opportunities for linkage area for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

Subunit 6: Steele Peak

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 855-1,280 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: B, G and M

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 3667 and 3670

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• least Bell's vireo
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• Munz's onion

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide a connection across SR-74 for avian and other terrestrial species.
• Provide northwest-southeast connection along the hills between Estelle Mountain and Sedco Hills, primarily for coastal California gnatcatchers, but also other sage scrub species.
• Conserve wetlands including Wasson Creek.
• Maintain habitat connection between the area of the proposed North Peak Conservation Bank, Steele Peak and BLM lands.
• Conserve clay soils supporting Munz's onion.
• Conserve foraging Habitat for raptors, including grasslands and a sage scrub-grassland ecotone.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for bobcat.
• Maintain linkage area for mountain lion.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Maintain opportunities for Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

TABLE 3-4
CRITERIA FOR ELSINORE AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Estelle Mountain/Indian Canyon
1	A	3448	12	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat associated with Temescal Wash and adjacent upland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian and upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3351 to the north, to riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the south and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3450 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
1	A	3449	07	NW
1	C	3547	07	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group east of I-15 will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2 and conservation within this Cell Group west of I-15 will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat associated with Temescal Wash and adjacent upland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian and upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the north, to Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3745 to the south and to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern and northeastern portions of the Cell Group.
1	C	3645	18	NW
1	D	3548	07	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group east of I-15 will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2 and conservation within this Cell Group west of I-15 will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1 and Proposed Constrained Linkage 5. Conservation within this Cell Group east of I-15 will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with Temescal Wash and adjacent upland habitat. Conservation within this Cell Group west of I-15 will focus on chaparral habitat in a mosaic with other upland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian and upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups C to the west, E to the east, K to the south and in Cell #3450 to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern and northern portions of the Cell Group.
1	D	3646	18	NE
1	E	3549	08	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group east of I-15 will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2 and conservation within this Cell Group west of I-15 will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 5. Conservation within this Cell Group east of I-15 will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with Temescal Wash and adjacent upland habitat. Conservation within this Cell Group west of I-15 will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian and upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the east and in Cell Group D to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 40%-50% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	E	3647	17	NW
1	F	3550	08	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian habitat associated with Temescal Wash and adjacent coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3748 to the south and to riparian and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	F	3648	17	NE
1	H	3649	16	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 6. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian habitat associated with Temescal Wash. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the east and in Cell #3748 to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
1	H	3749	16	SW
1	I	3650	16	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 6. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian habitat associated with Temescal Wash. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the east and in Cell Group H to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
1	I	3750	16	SE
1	J	3457	11	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3853 and #3855, and Cell Group O all to the south, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the east, to riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the west and to existing PQP Lands to the north and west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the western and northern portions of the Cell Group.
1	J	3458	11	NE
1	J	3555	11	SW
1	J	3556	11	SE
1	J	3651	15	NE
1	J	3652	14	NW
1	J	3653	15	NW
1	J	3654	14	NE
1	J	3751	15	SW
1	J	3752	15	SE
1	J	3753	14	SW
1	J	3756	14	SE
1	K	3746	18	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and agricultural land. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub proposed for habitat in Cell Group D to the north, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3745 and #3844 both to the west and to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group R to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell Group.
1	K	3846	19	NE
1	L	3658	13	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the west, to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups, P and Q to the south and to existing PQP Lands also to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	L	3671	17	NW
1	L	3672	13	NE
1	L	3673	18	NE
1	L	3685	18	NW
1	L	3759	13	SW
1	L	3767	13	SE
1	L	3774	18	SE
1	L	3775	18	SW
1	N	3849	21	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group S to the south and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 35%-45% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	N	3850	21	NE
1	R	3946	19	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group K to the north and to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3949 to the east and in Cell #4050 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell Group.
1	R	3948	19	SE
1	S	3951	21	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group N to the north, in Cell #3950 to the west and in Cell #4054 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	S	3952	21	SE
1		3249	06	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H in the Elsinore Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the western central portion of the Cell.
1		3351	06	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian habitat associated with Temescal Wash and adjacent coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to upland and riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the south and in Cell Group I in the Elsinore Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the southern half of the Cell.
1		3450	07	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to upland and riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the south and to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the southern half of the Cell.
1		3744	13	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3745 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the northern half of the Cell.
1		3745	18	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3744 to the west and in Cell Group C to the north, to riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group K to the east and to chaparral and adjacent habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3844 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern and southeastern portions of the Cell.
1		3748	17	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 6. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian habitat associated with Temescal Wash and adjacent chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to upland and riparian habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups F to the north, H to the east and N to the southeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
1		3844	19	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and adjacent habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3745 to the north and to chaparral habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group K to the east. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
1		3949	20	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3950 to the east and to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group R to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
1		3950	20	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3949 to the west and to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group S to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
1		4048	30	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4050 to the east and in Cell #4148 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
1		4050	30	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4048 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the western half of the Cell.
1		4148	30	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4048 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Alberhill
2	O	3856	23	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with Alberhill Creek and adjacent coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the north, in Cell #3853 to the west and in Cell Group V to the south, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3964 also to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2	O	3859	24	NW
2	P	3862	24	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups L to the north and Q to the east and in Cell #3966 and #3970 both to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	P	3864	19	NW
2	Q	3869	19	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P to the west, to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3970 also to the west, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the north, and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	Q	3976	19	SE
2	T	3953	22	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and adjacent habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4054 to the west, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4155 to the south, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	T	4055	27	NW
2	U	3954	22	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and recovery of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group T to the west and in Cell #4156 to the south and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4057 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 40%-50% of the Cell Group focusing in the western and central portions of the Cell Group.
2	U	4056	27	NE
2	V	3957	23	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with Alberhill Creek and recovery of adjacent coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group O to the north and in Cell #3964 to the east and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	V	3959	23	SE
2	W	4060	26	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with Alberhill Creek and adjacent coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3964 to the north, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4057 to the west, and to grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4166 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	W	4067	25	NW
2	W	4070	25	NE
2		3853	23	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with Alberhill Creek and recovery of adjacent coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups J to the north and O to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 80%-90% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
2		3854	22	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on recovery of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the north and in Cell #3855 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
2		3855	22	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on recovery of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
2		3964	24	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with Alberhill Creek and adjacent coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups V to the west and W to the south and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group O to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the western half of the Cell.
2		3966	24	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P to the north and to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3970 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
2		3970	19	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P to the north and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3966 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
2		4054	28	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups S to the north and T to the east and to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4154 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
2		4057	26	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U to the west, to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4157 to the south and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 80%-90% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
2		4152	29	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4153 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
2		4153	28	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4152 to the west, #4250 to the south and #4154 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
2		4154	28	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4153 to the west, #4251 to the south and #4054 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 75%-85% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
2		4155	27	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group T to the north and in Cell #4156 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
2		4156	27	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4155 to the west and to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U to the north and in Cell #4157 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
2		4157	26	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4156 to the west and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4057 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the western half of the Cell.
2		4250	33	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4153 to the north and #4251 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the northern half of the Cell.
2		4251	33	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4154 to the north and #4250 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 3 - Elsinore
3		4166	25	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on meadow, marsh, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat along Alberhill Creek and adjacent grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W to the north and to meadow, marsh and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4169 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
3		4169	25	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on meadow and marsh habitat along Alberhill Creek and adjacent grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to meadow and marsh habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4166 to the west and to meadow, marsh and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4266 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
3		4266	36	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on meadow, marsh, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat along Alberhill Creek and adjacent grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to meadow, marsh and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4169 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell.
3		4646	09	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat along the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4743 to the south and #4647 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
3		4647	09	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat along the San Jacinto River and adjacent coastal sage scrub habitat and on additional chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat within the Cell. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4646 to the west and #4648 to the east and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C' to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the southern and northeastern portions of the Cell.
3		4740	08	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4759 to the west, #4844 to the south and #4742 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
3		4742	08	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4740 to the west, #4845 to the south and #4743 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
3		4743	09	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3 and Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4646 to the north and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4742 to the west and #4846 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the southern and northeastern portions of the Cell.
3		4759	07	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4740 to the east and #4843 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
3		4843	18	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4759 to the north and #4844 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
3		4844	17	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4843 to the west, #4740 to the north and #4940 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell.
3		4845	17	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4742 to the north, #4846 to the east and #4939 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the northern and southeastern portions of the Cell.
3		4846	16	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4845 to the west, #4743 to the north and #4937 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell.
3		4937	16	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4939 to the west and #4846 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
3		4939	17	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4845 to the north, #4937 to the east and 5033 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
3		4940	17	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4844 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
3		5033	20	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4939 to the north, #5036 to the west and #5140 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the southern and northeastern portions of the Cell.
3		5036	20	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5038 to the west and #5033 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
3		5038	19	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5036 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the eastern central portion of the Cell.
3		5131	21	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5137 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
3		5137	21	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5140 to the west, #5240 to the south and #5131 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
3		5140	20	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5033 to the north and #5137 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
3		5240	28	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5137 to the north and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5342 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the northern and central portions of the Cell.
3		5342	28	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5240 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the northern central portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 4 - Sedco Hills
4	D'	4553	03	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and adjacent chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4550 to the west, to coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4648 also to the west, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F' to the south and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
4	D'	4649	10	NE
4	E'	4556	02	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and adjacent chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D' to the west and in Cell #4559 to the east, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G' to the south, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F' also to the west and in Cell #4656 also to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern and eastern portions of the Cell Group.
4	E'	4651	11	NW
4	E'	4749	11	SW
4	F'	4747	10	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D' to the north, in Cell #4745 and #4838 both to the west, and in Cell Groups E' and G' both to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	F'	4847	15	NE
4	G'	4848	14	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups F' to the west, E' to the north and H' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	G'	4945	14	SW
4	G'	5044	23	NW
4	H'	4849	14	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups G' to the west and I' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	H'	4946	14	SE
4	H'	5045	23	NE
4	I'	4951	13	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H' to the west and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5149 to the south and in Cell Group J' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
4	I'	5049	24	NW
4	J'	5046	24	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I' and in Cell #5149 both to the west and to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group K' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	J'	5145	24	SE
4	J'	5248	25	NE
4	K'	5245	30	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J' to the west and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L' to the south and in Cell #5352 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 40%-50% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
4	K'	5247	30	NW
4	K'	5350	30	SW
4	K'	5351	30	SE
4	L'	5455	31	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5559 to the east, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5456 also to the east and to existing Public/Quasi-Public lands in Cell Group K' to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell Group.
4	L'	5558	31	SE
4		4550	03	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C' to the west, in Cell #4648 to the south and in Cell Group D' to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
4		4559	02	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with Cottonwood Canyon and adjacent chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the west and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4656 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
4		4648	10	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and adjacent grassland, coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4550 to the north, to riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4647 to the west, and to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4745 to the south and in Cell Group D' to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 50%-60% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
4		4656	11	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4559 to the north and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
4		4745	10	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and adjacent coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4648 to the north and to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4838 to the south and in Cell Group F' to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the northern and eastern portions of the Cell.
4		4838	15	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4745 to the north and in Cell Group F' to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
4		5149	24	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups I' to the north and J' to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the northern and eastern portions of the Cell.
4		5352	29	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5354 to the east and to existing Public/Quasi-Public lands in Cell Group K' to the west and in Cell #5456 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
4		5354	29	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5352 to the west, to existing Public/Quasi-Public lands in Cell #5457 to the south and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C in the Sun City/Menifee Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
4		5456	32	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L' to the west and in Cell #5457 to the east and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5559 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
4		5457	32	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5456 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
4		5559	32	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5456 to the north and to grassland, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L' to the west. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 5 - Ramsgate
5	A'	4365	33	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z and in Cell #4272 both to the north and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern and western portions of the Cell Group.
5	A'	4367	33	SW
5	B'	4456	04	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups A' to the north and C' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
5	B'	4459	04	NW
5	C'	4548	04	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B' to the north and in Cell #4647 to the south and to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4550 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
5	C'	4549	04	SE
5	X	4076	29	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the north and to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z to the south and in Cell #4178 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell Group.
5	X	4079	29	NE
5	X	4180	29	SE
5	Y	4171	27	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4174 and #4270 both to the west and in Cell #4071 to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
5	Y	4268	34	NE
5	Z	4273	33	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and adjacent coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4178 to the north and in Cell #4272 to the east, to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X also to the north, and to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
5	Z	4276	32	NE
5		3851	23	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and adjacent coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3955 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 90% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
5		3955	23	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest and water habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and adjacent coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3851 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 90% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
5		3974	21	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4078 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the southern central portion of the Cell.
5		4071	27	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Y to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
5		4078	28	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3974 to the north and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4176 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% of the Cell focusing in the central portion of the Cell.
5		4174	27	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Y to the east and to grassland and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4270 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be range from 55%-65% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
5		4176	28	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, grassland, chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4178 to the west, to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4078 to the north and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4272 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern and southwestern portions of the Cell.
5		4178	28	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and adjacent coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X to the west, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z to the south, and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4176 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 75%-85% of the Cell focusing in the southwesetern and northeastern portions of the Cell.
5		4270	34	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4174 to the north and in Cell Group Y to the east and to existing Public/Quasi-Public lands in Cell #4272 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will be range from 55%-65% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
5		4272	33	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups Z to the west and A' to the south and in Cell #4176 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 6 - Steele Peak
6	B	3475	08	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and adjacent chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the south and in Cell Group R in the Lake Mathews Area Plan to the north and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3473 in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
6	B	3477	08	NW
6	G	3572	08	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and adjacent coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the north and in Cell #3670 to the south and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 20%-30% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
6	G	3574	08	SW
6	M	3772	17	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q to the west, in Cell #3670 to the north and in Cell Group X to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
6	M	3773	17	SW
6	M	3875	20	NE
6	M	3971	20	SE
6	M	3977	20	SW
6		3667	16	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1 and Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and adjacent coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3670 to the west and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 75%-85% of the Cell focusing in the western and eastern central portions of the Cell.
6		3670	17	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and adjacent coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the north and in Cell #3667 to the east and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.

3.3.4 Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, refer to Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage for the Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan is 6,320 - 6,495 acres; it is composed of approximately 5,890 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 430 - 605 acres of Additional Reserve Lands.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to as "Cores and Linkages"). For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan

• Contains a small portion of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 7
• Contains a portion of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7
• Contains a portion of Existing Constrained Linkage B

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with those of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan is divided into two Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-8 and 3-9). Table 3-5 presents the Criteria for the Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan.

Subunit 1: French Valley to Diamond Valley Lake Connection

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 130-145 acres

Cells within this Subunit: 4980

Planning Species:

• burrowing owl
• coastal California gnatcatcher

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Contribute to maintenance of habitat connectivity between coastal sage scrub, grasslands and riparian vegetation in order to provide a contiguous Linkage from Diamond Valley Lake to the proposed French Valley Core Area.
• Maintain patches of grassland in order to support burrowing owl.
• Maintain habitat connectivity to facilitate wildlife movement and dispersal.

Subunit 2: Hemet Vernal Pools West

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 300-460 acres

Cells within this Subunit: 3683, 3684, 3791, 3887, 3891, 4007

Planning Species:

• burrowing owl
• mountain plover
• Riverside fairy shrimp
• vernal pool fairy shrimp
• California Orcutt grass
• Davidson's saltscale
• little mousetail
• spreading navarretia
• thread-leaved brodiaea
• vernal barley

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve alkali soils supporting California Orcutt grass, Davidson's saltscale, little mousetail, thread-leaved brodiaea, vernal barley and spreading navarretia.
• Conserve existing vernal pool complexes.
• Maintain vernal pool hydrology.
• Maintain Core Area for vernal pool fairy shrimp and Riverside fairy shrimp.
• Conserve grassland Habitat for wintering mountain plover and burrowing owl.

TABLE 3-5
CRITERIA FOR VALLEY/WINCHESTER AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - French Valley to Diamond Valley Lake Connection
1		4980	15	SE	Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, grassland, chaparral, and agricultural land. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grasslands and coastal sage scrub proposed for conservation in Cell Group S in the Southwest Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 90% focusing on the southeastern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Hemet Vernal Pools West
2		3683	13	NW	Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas and vernal pools and a variety of upland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to wetlands proposed for conservation in Cell #3684 to the east and to uplands and wetlands proposed for conservation in Cell #3791 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% focusing on the eastern portion of the Cell.
2		3684	13	NE	Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of playas and vernal pools habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to wetlands proposed for conservation in Cell #3683 to the west and in Cell Group D to the south and north in the San Jacinto Area Plan. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% focusing on the western portion of the Cell.
2		3791	13	SW	Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas and vernal pools and a variety of upland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to wetlands and uplands proposed for conservation in Cell #3683 to the north, and to wetlands proposed for conservation in Cell #3891 to the south and in Cell Group D to the east in the San Jacinto Area Plan. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% focusing on the central portion of the Cell.
2		3887	23	NE	Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas and vernal pools, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to wetlands proposed for conservation to the east, northeast, and southeast in Cells #3891, #3791, and #4007. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% focusing on the eastern portion of the Cell.
2		3891	24	NW	Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas and vernal pool habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to wetlands proposed for conservation in Cells #3791, #4007, and #3887 to the north, south, and west, and to wetlands proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the east in the San Jacinto Area Plan. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% focusing on the western portion of the Cell.
2		4007	24	SW	Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of Existing Constrained Linkage B. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas and vernal pools. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to wetlands proposed for conservation to the north and northwest in Cells #3891 and #3887. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% focusing on the northwestern portion of the Cell.

3.3.5 Highgrove Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Highgrove Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the Highgrove Area Plan is 1,450 - 1,780 acres; it is composed of approximately 1,105 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 345 - 675 acres of Additional Reserve Lands.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here as "Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the Highgrove Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Highgrove Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within the Highgrove Area Plan

• Contains a small portion of Proposed Constrained Linkage 7
• Contains a small portion of Proposed Linkage 4
• Contains a small portion of Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Highgrove Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Highgrove Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Highgrove Area Plan is divided into two Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-10 and 3-11). Table 3-6 presents the Criteria for the Highgrove Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Sycamore Canyon/Box Springs - Central

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 95-180 acres

Cells within this Subunit: 545, 635 and 721

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• bobcat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide a contiguous Linkage incorporating upland and wetland Habitats, connecting the Box Springs Reserve with the Sycamore Canyon Reserve.
• Maintain linkage area for bobcat.

Subunit 2: Springbrook Wash - North

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 250-495 acres

Cells within this Subunit: 97, 101, 146, 147, 148, 196 and 197

Planning Species:

• coastal California gnatcatcher
• bobcat
• mountain lion

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Maintain a contiguous Linkage through Springbrook Wash from Box Springs Reserve to the Santa Ana River.
• Maintain habitat connectivity within the Springbrook Wash to facilitate Conservation and distribution of wetland species.
• Conserve large blocks of interconnected coastal sage scrub Habitat in order to connect coastal California gnatcatcher populations within Riverside County with those located at Blue Mountain in San Bernardino County.
• Maintain large blocks of interconnected Habitat including grassland and coastal sage scrub for raptor foraging Habitat.
• Maintain connection with Badlands to east for bobcat and mountain lion.

TABLE 3-6
CRITERIA FOR HIGHGROVE AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Sycamore Canyon/Box Springs Central
1		545	28	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scub habitat proposed for conservation to the south in Cell #635. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the southeastern portion of the Cell.
1		635	28	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scub habitat proposed for conservation to the south in Cell #721and to the north in Cell #545. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% of the central portion of the Cell.
1		721	33	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat and riparian scrub, woodlands and forests. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scub habitat proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #635 and to the west in Cell #719 in the City of Riverside. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the northeastern and central portions of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Springbrook Wash North
2		97	09	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #101. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the northern portion of the Cell.
2		101	10	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and annual grasslands habitats. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #97 and to the east in Cell Group F of the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan, and to annual grasslands proposed for conservation to the south in Cell #148. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the northern and eastern portions of the Cell.
2		146	09	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat and annual grasslands proposed for conservation to the south in Cell #196 and to annual grasslands proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #147. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the southern portion of the Cell.
2		147	09	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on annual grassland, woodlands and forests habitats. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to annual grasslands proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #146 and to annual grasslands, woodlands and forests proposed for conservation to the south in Cell #197. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the southwestern portion of the Cell.
2		148	10	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on annual grasslands habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat and annual grasslands proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #101 and to Cell Group E in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the northeastern portion of the Cell.
2		196	16	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat and annual grasslands. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to conserved coastal sage scrub habitat occurring on Box Springs Reserve to the south and to annual grasslands and coastal sage scrub proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #197. Conservation within this Cell will range from 50%-60% of the eastern portion of the Cell.
2		197	16	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, annual grasslands, woodlands and forests habitats. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to conserved coastal sage scrub habitat occurring on Box Springs Reserve to the south, to annual grasslands and coastal sage scrub proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #196 and to annual grasslands proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #147. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the western portion of the Cell.

3.3.6 Jurupa Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Jurupa Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the Jurupa Area Plan is 4,230 - 5,210 acres; it is composed of approximately 3,340 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 890 - 1,870 acres of Additional Reserve Lands.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here as "cores and linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the Jurupa Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Jurupa Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within Jurupa Area Plan

• Contains all of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 1
• Contains all of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2
• Contains all of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 3
• Contains a small portion of Existing Core A

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Jurupa Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Jurupa Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Jurupa Area Plan is divided into three Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-12 and 3-13). Table 3-7 presents the Criteria for the Jurupa Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Santa Ana River - North

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 135-245 acres

Cells within this Subunit: 187, 610, 617, 699 and 700

Planning Species:

• black-crowned night heron
• Cooper's hawk
• double-crested cormorant
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• osprey
• peregrine falcon
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• tree swallow
• western yellow-billed cuckoo
• white-faced ibis
• white-tailed kite
• arroyo chub
• Santa Ana sucker
• bobcat
• western pond turtle

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve existing wetlands in the Jurupa Area Plan portion of the Santa Ana River, with a focus on conserving existing Habitats in the river.
• Conserve known populations of least Bell's vireo and southwestern willow flycatcher along the Santa Ana River.
• Maintain a continuous Linkage along the Santa Ana River from the northern boundary of the Area Plan to the western boundary.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for bobcat in the Santa Ana River.
• Maintain Core Area for western pond turtle.

Subunit 2: Jurupa Mountains

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 445-1,055 acres
See also species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for target acreages

Cell Groups within this Subunit: B, C, D, E, F and G
Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• loggerhead shrike
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• Delhi Sands flower-loving fly
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• San Bernardino kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve large intact habitat blocks consisting of coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grasslands to support known locations of coastal California gnatcatcher.
• Conserve grasslands adjacent to sage scrub as foraging Habitat for raptors.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for bobcat.
• Determine presence of potential small key population for San Bernardino kangaroo rat in Jurupa Hills.
• Determine presence of potential localities for Los Angeles pocket mouse in sandy washes and dune areas.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly.

Subunit 3: Delhi Sands Area

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit:

See species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for target acreages

Cell Groups within this Subunit: A

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 21, 22, 35, 55 and 168
Planning Species:

• Delhi Sands flower-loving fly
• Los Angeles pocket mouse

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve Delhi sands soil series occurring within agricultural lands along the western and northeastern boundary of the Jurupa Area Plan to support known locations of the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly.
• Determine presence of potential localities for Los Angeles pocket mouse in sandy washes and dune areas.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly.

TABLE 3-7
CRITERIA FOR JURUPA AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Santa Ana River North
1		187	15	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat and agricultural land along the Santa Ana River. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
1		610	29	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest and water habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation adjacent to the Santa Ana River in Cell #699 to the southwest and to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation along the Santa Ana River in Cell #700 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
1		617	25	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on lands connecting existing conserved wetland habitat along the Santa Ana River based on existing land constraints. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #617 in the Cities of Riverside and Norco to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the central portion of the Cell.
1		699	32	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest and water habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation adjacent to the Santa Ana River in Cell #610 to the northeast and in Cell #700 to the east, and to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation along the Santa Ana River in Cell #698 in the Eastvale Area Plan to the west and in Cell #699 in the Cities of Riverside and Norco to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
1		700	32	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core A. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest and water habitat and agricultural land along the Santa Ana River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation adjacent to the Santa Ana River in Cell #699 to the west, to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation along the Santa Ana River in Cell #610 to the north, and to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #700 in the Cities of Riverside and Norco to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Jurupa Mountains
2	B	10	03	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 15%-25% of the Cell Group focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell Group. See also species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for Criteria for this Cell Group.
2	B	12	03	NE
2	B	39	03	SE
2	B	42	03	SW
2	C	14	2	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the west and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 35%-45% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	C	40	02	SW
2	D	16	2	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 10%-20% of the Cell Group focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	D	44	02	SE
2	E	17	01	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	E	18	01	NE
2	E	45	01	SW
2	E	46	01	SE
2	E	75	12	NE
2	E	76	12	NW
2	F	15	06	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the west and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	F	47	06	SW
2	F	78	07	NW
2	G	8	05	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 10%-20% of the Cell Group focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell Group. See also species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for Criteria for this Cell Group.
2	G	9	06	NE
2	G	11	05	NE
2	G	48	06	SE
2	G	49	05	SW
2	G	50	05	SE
2	G	80	07	NE
SUBUNIT 3 - Delhi Sands Area
3	A	68	07	NW	See species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for Criteria for this Cell Group.
3	A	118	07	SW
3		21	3	NE	See species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for Criteria for this Cell.
3		22	02	NW	See species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for Criteria for this Cell.
3		35	06	SW	See species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for Criteria for this Cell.
3		55	02	SW	See species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for Criteria for this Cell.
3		168	18	NW	See species-specific conservation objectives 1A, 1B and 1C for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly in Table 9-2 of this document for Criteria for this Cell.

3.3.7 Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan is 16,695 - 18,950 acres; it is composed of approximately 13,480 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 3,215 - 5,470 acres of Additional Reserve Lands.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here as "Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan

• Contains a small portion of Proposed Core 1
• Contains a portion of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 3

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan is divided into four Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-14 and 3-15). Table 3-8 presents the Criteria for the Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Lake Mathews - East

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 1,140-1,680 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: A and B

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 2026, 2121, 2405, 2407 and 2408

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• burrowing owl
• cactus wren
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• grasshopper sparrow
• loggerhead shrike
• northern harrier
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• white-tailed kite
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• western pond turtle
• long-spined spine flower
• Palmer's grapplinghook
• small-flowered microseris
• small-flowered morning-glory

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve clay soils supporting long-spined spine flower.
• Conserve existing intact upland Habitat in the La Sierra Hills augmenting Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve.
• Provide for and maintain a connection from the eastern edge of Temescal Wash to the existing Lake Mathews/Estelle Mountain Reserve.
• Conserve clay soils supporting sensitive plant species known to occur in the Lake Mathews Area Plan, including Palmer's grapplinghook, small-flowered morning-glory, long-spined spine flower, and small-flowered microseris.
• Conserve existing wetlands along Cajalco Wash.
• Conserve existing populations of Bell's sage sparrow and coastal California gnatcatcher.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core Area for mountain lion.
• Maintain Core Area for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for western pond turtle.
• Maintain opportunities for Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

Subunit 2: Dawson Canyon

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 815-1,090 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: C

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 2935 and 2937

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• Cooper's hawk
• white-tailed kite
• yellow-breasted chat
• yellow warbler
• bobcat
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve existing upland Habitat in Dawson Canyon area augmenting the existing Estelle Mountain Reserve.
• Conserve existing populations of the coastal California gnatcatcher and Bell's sage sparrow.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain linkage area for mountain lion.
• Maintain Core Area for Stephens' kangaroo rat.

Subunit 3: Gavilan Hills - West

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 1,175-2,475 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 2324 and 2629

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• long-spined spine flower
• many-stemmed dudleya
• Munz's onion
• Palmer's grapplinghook
• small-flowered microseris
• small-flowered morning-glory

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve upland Habitat to form connections between Harford Springs Reserve, Steele Peak Reserve, and BLM parcels in the area.
• Conserve clay soils supporting sensitive plant species known to occur in this Subunit, including Munz's onion, Palmer's grapplinghook, small-flowered morning glory, long-spined spine flower, small-flowered mircroseris, and many-stemmed dudleya.
• Conserve existing populations of Bell's sage sparrow.
• Provide opportunities for reintroduction of Quino checkerspot butterfly. This includes areas within the Northwest Riverside County Recovery Unit and the Gavilan Hills habitat complex as identified in the January 2001 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Draft Recovery Plan for the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2001). This focus area generally extends west from the Steele Peak Reserve to Lake Mathews and includes areas identified for Conservation between the unnamed BLM parcels north of the Steele Peak Reserve and the Motte-Rimrock Reserve.
• Maintain linkage area for bobcat.
• Maintain linkage area for Stephens' kangaroo rat.

Subunit 4: Good Hope - West

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 85-225 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: O, P, Q and R

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve upland Habitat to form connections between North Peak Reserve, Steele Peak Reserve, and BLM parcels in the area.
• Conserve existing populations of Bell's sage sparrow.
• Conserve existing wetlands with a focus on Conservation of existing riparian, woodland, coastal sage scrub, alluvial fan scrub and open water habitats.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for bobcat.
• Maintain linkage area for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Maintain opportunities for Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

TABLE 3-8
CRITERIA FOR MATHEWS/WOODCREST AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Lake Mathews East
1	A	2024	02	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	A	2025	01	NW
1	B	2117	03	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the north, in Cell #2121 to the east and in Cell #2117 in the Temescal Canyon Area Plan to the west, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2407 to the south and in Cell #2308 in the Temescal Canyon Area Plan to the west, and to coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2405 to the south and in Cell #2211 in the Temescal Canyon Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell Group.
1	B	2118	02	SW
1	B	2119	02	SE
1	B	2120	01	SW
1	B	2211	10	NE
1	B	2212	11	NW
1	B	2213	11	NE
1	B	2214	12	NW
1	B	2308	10	SE
1	B	2309	11	SW
1	B	2310	11	SE
1	B	2311	12	SW
1		2026	01	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat adjacent to Lake Mathews. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the west and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2121 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the central portion of the Cell.
1		2121	01	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat adjacent to Lake Mathews. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the west and in Cell #2026 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% of the Cell focusing in the northern and western portions of the Cell.
1		2405	14	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the north and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C in the Temescal Canyon Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
1		2407	13	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the north and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2408 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% of the Cell focusing in the central portion of the Cell.
1		2408	13	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2407 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the central portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Dawson Canyon
2	C	2936	30	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2935 and in Cell Group G in the Temescal Canyon Area Plan both to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2	C	2938	30	SE
2	C	2941	29	SW
2	C	3040	31	NE
2	C	3145	31	SW
2	C	3146	31	SE
2		2935	25	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the east and in Cell #2937 to the west and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F in the Temescal Canyon Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the northern and southern portions of the Cell.
2		2937	25	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2935 to the east and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F in the Temescal Canyon Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 3 - Gavilan Hills West
3	D	2323	12	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H to the south and to habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell Group.
3	D	2419	13	NW
3	E	2325	07	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the south and to grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2324 to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 10%-20% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
3	E	2326	07	SE
3	F	2420	13	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on a mosaic of habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to grassland and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the east, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I also to the east, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2629 to the south and in Cell Group H to the west, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D also to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
3	F	2525	13	SE
3	G	2421	18	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on a mosaic of habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the north, to grassland and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the west, and to grassland, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 20%-30% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
3	G	2422	18	NE
3	G	2423	17	NW
3	G	2428	17	NE
3	H	2523	14	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on a mosaic of habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the north, to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the east, and to chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
3	H	2524	13	SW
3	I	2526	18	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on a mosaic of habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the north, to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the west and in Cell Group M to the south, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
3	I	2527	18	SE
3	I	2528	17	SW
3	I	2535	17	SE
3	J	2627	23	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H to the north and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2629 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell Group.
3	J	2628	24	NW
3	J	2735	23	SE
3	J	2736	24	SW
3	J	2842	26	NE
3	J	2843	25	NW
3	L	2630	19	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on a mosaic of habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the north, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2629 to the west, and to chaparral, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 35%-45% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
3	L	2738	19	SW
3	L	2846	30	NW
3	L	2951	30	SW
3	M	2631	19	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on a mosaic of habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the north and to chaparral, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group N to the east and in Cell Group L to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
3	M	2634	20	NW
3	M	2740	20	SW
3	M	2848	30	NE
3	M	2853	29	NW
3	M	2949	30	SE
3	M	2950	29	SW
3	N	2640	20	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on a mosaic of habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the west and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 40%-50% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
3	N	2745	20	SE
3	N	2858	29	NE
3	N	2954	29	SE
3		2324	12	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland habitat adjacent to the Colorado River Aqueduct. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland habitat proposed for conservation along the Colorado River Aqueduct in Cell Group E to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25% - 35% of the Cell focusing in the central portion of the Cell.
3		2629	24	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the west, to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the north, and to woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
3	K	2844	25	NE	No new conservation is anticipated within this Cell Group.
3	K	2948	25	SE
SUBUNIT 4 - Good Hope West
4	O	3051	31	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the central and eastern portions of the Cell Group.
4	O	3052	32	NW
4	O	3054	32	NE
4	O	3056	31	NW
4	P	3158	32	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 10%-20% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
4	P	3161	32	SE
4	Q	3263	05	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the northeast. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell Group.
4	Q	3267	05	NE
4	R	3370	05	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B in the Elsinore Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 10%-20% of the Cell Group focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell Group.
4	R	3372	05	SW

3.3.8 Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan is 7,390 - 10,975 acres; it is composed of approximately 740 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 6,650 - 10,235 acres of Additional Reserve Lands.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here generally as "Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3, and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan

• Contains a large portion of Proposed Constrained Linkage 20
• Contains a large portion of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4
• Contains western two-thirds of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5
• Contains a portion of Existing Core H

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan is divided into two Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-16 and 3-17). Table 3-9 presents the Criteria for the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan.

Subunit 1: San Jacinto River - Middle Reach

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 2,605-4,025 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 2066, 2068, 2069, 2070, 2161, 2251, 2252, 2253, 2349, 2549, 2760, and 2867

Planning Species:

• arroyo toad
• mountain plover
• tricolored blackbird
• white-faced ibis
• Riverside fairy shrimp
• vernal pool fairy shrimp
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• western pond turtle
• Coulter's goldfields
• Davidson's saltscale
• San Jacinto Valley crownscale
• spreading navarretia
• thread-leaved brodiaea
• vernal barley
• Wright's trichocoronis

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve Willow-Domino-Travers soils supporting sensitive plants such as spreading navarretia, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Coulter's goldfields, Davidson's saltscale, vernal barley and Wright's trichocoronis.
• Conserve clay soils intermixed with or near vernal pools occurring in the middle reaches of the San Jacinto River supporting key populations of thread-leaved brodiaea.
• Conserve wetland Habitats and floodplain along the San Jacinto River including existing vernal playas and vernal pools and associated watersheds. Maintain watershed processes that contribute to and enhance water quality and hydrologic regime.
• Maintain and enhance linkage value of the San Jacinto River for wildlife movement and Live-In Habitat.
• Maintain floodplain Habitat for mountain plover.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for western pond turtle.
• Maintain Core Area for the vernal pool fairy shrimp and the Riverside fairy shrimp.

The Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within this Subunit incorporates the following acreage goals for individual plant populations within this Subunit. The acreage goals for individual plant populations noted below are intended to be accomplished within this Subunit in combination with Subunit 4 of the Mead Valley Area Plan.

San Jacinto Valley crownscale	236 acres
thread-leaved brodiaea	24 acres
spreading navarretia	5 acres
Davidson's saltscale and Wright's trichochoronis (aggregate)	0.2 acre
Coulter's goldfields	33 acres

Survey Methodology: Prior to beginning the survey effort, a map of known target species occurrences will be obtained from RCFCWCD and known localities will be visited to establish the phenology of the target Covered Species. All new occurrences of target Covered Speices will be mapped and recorded on a global positioning system (GPS).

Site specific information, such as number of individuals present (direct count or estimate from sub samples), other species present, site conditions, and types and levels of disturbance as appropriate will be recorded for each occurrence polygon.

Mapping of target Covered Species will be done on topographic map or aerial photograph not smaller than 400-scale. If an aerial photograph is used, it will not be more than two years old. A minimum of four GPS points will be taken, one each at the north, south, east and west limits of the polygon. Where polygons are large or exhibit irregular shapes, enough GPS points will be taken to accurately record the limits of occupied area. Where there are gaps or breaks between individuals of the target Covered Species of 10 meters or more, those individuals will be mapped and recorded via GPS into separate polygons.

Voucher specimens will be obtained from new occurrences more than one quarter section away from known occurrences of the same species. Collections should not be excessive. No material will be collected from known occurrences, unless species identification is in doubt. Vouchers are to be deposited at a recognized herbarium with the recorded GPS location information recorded on the specimen label.

Maps, recorded GPS information and disposition of any voucher specimens are to be turned over to the official MSHCP data repository and RCFCWCD for digitizing. Records not turned over for digitizing and vouchered as appropriate cannot be counted for purposes of meeting the acreage requirements noted above. Occurrences digitized by RCFCWCD or the MSHCP data repository and vouchered as appropriate can be counted towards the acreage requirements noted above as long as those occurrences are not subject to: (1) grazing of domestic livestock; (2) ground disturbing activities, including farming and weed suppression; (3) dewatering or irrigation; and (4) application of soil amendments (including manure and sludge). Occurrences documented subsequent to any of those disturbances can be counted for purposes of meeting the acreage requirements noted above until such time as the new occurrence is disturbed. Surveyors are to record the location and extent of the above listed disturbances in the field as they are encountered. Disturbance information is to be provided to RCFCWCD for digitization with the plant locality data.

Subunit 2: Lakeview Mountains - West

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 4,045-6,210 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: L, M, N, O, P and Q

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 2554, 2555, 2753, 2767, 3078, 3186, 3188, 3192, 3292, and 3295

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• burrowing owl
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve upland habitat blocks in the Lakeview Mountains for raptors, burrowing owl, Bell's sage sparrow and other upland species.
• Conserve grasslands adjacent to sage scrub as foraging Habitat for raptors.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse.

TABLE 3-9
CRITERIA FOR LAKEVIEW/NUEVO AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - San Jacinto River, Middle Reach
1	A	3175	34	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the north, to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3278 and #3279 in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the south, and to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3174 in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	A	3176	34	SE
1	B	2970	27	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the south, to grassland, playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group C and Cell #2867 to the north, and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group G in the Mead Valley Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	B	2971	27	SE
1	B	2975	26	SW
1	B	3070	34	NW
1	B	3071	34	NE
1	B	3072	35	NW
1	C	2863	26	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of a mosaic of habitat types including grassland, playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the south and southwest and to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2867 to the west and in Cell Group D to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	C	2865	26	NW
1	D	2761	23	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of playas/vernal pool, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the south, to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the north, and to playas/vernal pool, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2760 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
1	D	2762	23	SW
1	E	2651	23	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the southwest, in Cell Group F to the north and in Cell #2760 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	E	2652	24	NW
1	F	2547	14	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the south and in Cell Group G to the north, and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2549 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
1	F	2548	13	SW
1	G	2442	14	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups F to the south, I to the north and H to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
1	G	2443	13	NW
1	H	2444	13	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups I to the northwest and G to the west, and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2349 to the north and #2549 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	H	2445	18	NW
1	I	2347	12	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on playas/vernal pool and grassland habitat adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to grassland and playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2251 to the north and to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups G and H to the south and in Cell #2349 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
1	I	2348	12	SE
1	J	2067	04	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2161 and #2066 to the west, and #2068 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	J	2162	04	SW
1	K	2164	03	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 20. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on water, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2070 to the north, to riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the south, and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2166 in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 25%-35% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
1	K	2165	03	SE
1		2066	05	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2161 to the south and Cell Group J to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
1		2068	04	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the west, to riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2069 to the east, and to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
1		2069	03	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this Cell will focus on wetland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2068 to the west and to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
1		2070	03	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 20. Conservation within this Cell will focus on water habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group K to the south, to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2071 in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east, and to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2070 in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
1		2161	05	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2066 to the north and in Cell Group J to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
1		2251	12	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas/vernal pool and grassland habitat adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the south and in Cell #2252 to the east and #2349 to the southeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
1		2252	07	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the southwest and in Cell #2251 to the west and #2349 to the south and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2253 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
1		2253	07	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2252 to the west and #2349 to the southwest. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
1		2349	07	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the east and in Cell #2251 to the northwest and #2252 to the north, and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group H to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell.
1		2549	13	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Groups H to the north and F to the west and to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the northwest. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
1		2760	24	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on agricultural land and playas/vernal pool, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the north and to playas/vernal pool, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
1		2867	27	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land adjacent to the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Groups B to the south, and C to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Lakeview Mountains West
2	L	2258	10	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 20 and Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on a mosaic of habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2555, #2767 and Cell Groups N, O, P all to the west and in Cell Groups N and B' in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east, to riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group K to the north and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A', Cell #2663 and #2768 in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east and in Cell #3187 in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group.
2	L	2259	10	NE
2	L	2355	10	SW
2	L	2356	10	SE
2	L	2357	11	SW
2	L	2451	15	NW
2	L	2452	15	NE
2	L	2453	14	NW
2	L	2556	15	SW
2	L	2557	15	SE
2	L	2558	14	SW
2	L	2660	22	NW
2	L	2661	22	NE
2	L	2662	23	NW
2	L	2663	23	NE
2	L	2768	23	SE
2	L	2771	22	SW
2	L	2772	23	SW
2	L	2773	22	SE
2	L	2873	26	NE
2	L	2876	26	NW
2	L	2883	27	NW
2	L	2983	26	SW
2	L	2989	27	SW
2	L	3084	35	NW
2	L	3093	34	NW
2	M	2658	21	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2554 and #2555 to the north and #2767 to the south, and to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2753 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	M	2659	21	NE
2	N	2845	29	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2753 and #2767 to the north and Cell Group L to the east, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group O to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	N	2879	28	NW
2	N	2880	28	NE
2	O	2965	29	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups N to the north and P to the south and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	O	2967	29	SE
2	O	2974	28	SW
2	O	2980	28	SE
2	P	3082	32	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group O to the north and in Cell #3078 to the west, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3192 to the south, and to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	P	3088	33	NW
2	P	3092	33	NE
2	Q	2849	30	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on grassland and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3078 to the east and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3186 also to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	Q	2964	30	SE
2	Q	2976	30	SW
2	Q	3074	36	NE
2	Q	3075	31	NW
2	Q	3077	31	NE
2	Q	3183	31	SW
2	Q	3184	31	SE
2		2554	16	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2555 to the east and in Cell Group M to the south and southeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
2		2555	16	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2554 to the west and in Cell Group M to the south and southwest. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
2		2753	21	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2767 to the east and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the north and northeast and in Cell Group N to the south and southeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
2		2767	21	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2753 to the west and Cell Group N to the south and southwest, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the north and northwest, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the east and southeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 75%-85% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell, as well as the western and southern edges of the Cell.
2		3078	32	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q to the west and southwest, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3186 to the south, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups P to the east and O to the north and northeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell as well as the northeastern corner of the Cell.
2		3186	32	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q to the west and northwest, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3078 to the north, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3188 to the east, and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3295 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
2		3188	32	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3192 to the east, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3186 to the west, and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3292 to the south and #3295 to the southwest. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern half of the Cell.
2		3192	33	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P to the north and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3188 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
2		3292	05	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3295 to the west and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3188 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
2		3295	05	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3292 to the east and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3186 to the north and #3188 to the northeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.

3.3.9 Mead Valley Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Mead Valley Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the Mead Valley Area Plan is 4,980 to 6,730 acres; it is composed of approximately 3,095 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 1,885 - 3,635 acres of Additional Reserve Lands. The City of Perris is located entirely within the Mead Valley Area Plan. The target acreage range within the City of Perris is 720 - 1,400 acres. The City of Perris target acreage is included within the 1,885 - 3,635 acre target conservation range on Additional Reserve Lands for the entire Mead Valley Area Plan.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here generally as "Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the Mead Valley Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Mead Valley Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3, and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within Mead Valley Area Plan

• Contains a portion of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19
• Contains a portion of Proposed Core 1
• Contains a portion of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4
• Contains a small portion of Proposed Linkage 3
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 7
• Contains a portion of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Mead Valley Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Mead Valley Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Mead Valley Area Plan is divided into four Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-18 and 3-19). Table 3-10 presents the Criteria for the Mead Valley Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Motte-Rimrock

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 315-590 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: A and B

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 2334, 2529 and 2633

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• long-spined spine flower

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve clay soils supporting long-spined spine flower.
• Conserve existing populations and Habitat of the coastal California gnatcatcher.
• Conserve and manage small key population of Stephens' kangaroo rat.

Subunit 2: Gavilan Hills - East

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 485-1,015 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: C, D, E, F and H

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 2956, 3057 and 3060

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

Conserve existing populations of the Bell's sage sparrow, including undeveloped lands to the north and east of the Steele Peak Reserve.
• Provide opportunities for reintroduction of Quino checkerspot butterfly. This includes areas within the Northwest Riverside County Recovery Unit and the Gavilan Hills habitat complex as identified in the January 2001 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Draft Recovery Plan for the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2001). This focus area generally extends west from the Steele Peak Reserve to Lake Mathews and includes areas identified for Conservation between the unnamed BLM parcels north of the Steele Peak Reserve and the Motte-Rimrock Reserve.
• Maintain linkage area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat.

Subunit 3: Good Hope - East

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 290-495 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: I and J

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 3473

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve upland Habitat to form connections between North Peak Reserve, Steele Peak Reserve and BLM parcels in the area.
• Conserve existing populations of Bell's sage sparrow including undeveloped lands to the north and east of the Steele Peak Reserve.
• Maintain linkage area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Maintain opportunities for Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

Subunit 4: San Jacinto River - Lower

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 795-1,535 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: G, K and L

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 3173, 3174, 3276, 3277, 3278, 3279, 3377, 3378, 3467, 3470, 3565, 3570, 3665 and 3760

Planning Species:

• loggerhead shrike
• mountain plover
• white-faced ibis
• vernal pool fairy shrimp
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• Coulter's goldfields
• Davidson's saltscale
• San Jacinto Valley crownscale
• spreading navarretia
• thread-leaved brodiaea
• vernal barley
• Wright's trichocoronis

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve Willow-Domino-Travers soils supporting sensitive plants such as Coulter's goldfields, Davidson's saltscale, San Jacinto Valley crownscale, spreading navarretia, vernal barley and Wright's trichocoronis.
• Conserve existing vernal pool complexes associated with the San Jacinto River floodplain. Conservation should focus on vernal pool surface area and supporting watersheds.
• Provide for and maintain a continuous Linkage along the San Jacinto River between the western and eastern boundaries of the Mead Valley Area Plan. It is recognized that roadway and railroad crossings are currently present, and new crossings may be constructed in the future.
• Maintain floodplain Habitat for mountain plover.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse along San Jacinto River east of I-215.

The Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within this Subunit incoprorates the following acreage goals for individual plant populations within this Subunit. The acreage goals for individual plant populations noted below are intended to be accomplished within this Subunit in combination with Subunit 1 of the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan.

San Jacinto Valley crownscale	236 acres
thread-leaved brodiaea	24 acres
spreading navarretia	5 acres
Davidson's saltscale and Wright's trichochoronis (aggregate)	0.2 acre
Coulter's goldfields	33 acres

Survey Methodology: Prior to beginning the survey effort, a map of known target species occurrences will be obtained from RCFCWCD and known localities will be visited to establish the phenology of the target Covered Species. All new occurrences of target Covered Speices will be mapped and recorded on a global positioning system (GPS).

Site specific information, such as number of individuals present (direct count or estimate from sub samples), other species present, site conditions, and types and levels of disturbance as appropriate will be recorded for each occurrence polygon.

Mapping of target Covered Species will be done on topographic map or aerial photograph not smaller than 400-scale. If an aerial photograph is used, it will not be more than two years old. A minimum of four GPS points will be taken, one each at the north, south, east and west limits of the polygon. Where polygons are large or exhibit irregular shapes, enough GPS points will be taken to accurately record the limits of occupied area. Where there are gaps or breaks between individuals of the target Covered Species of 10 meters or more, those individuals will be mapped and recorded via GPS into separate polygons.

Voucher specimens will be obtained from new occurrences more than one quarter section away from known occurrences of the same species. Collections should not be excessive. No material will be collected from known occurrences, unless species identification is in doubt. Vouchers are to be deposited at a recognized herbarium with the recorded GPS location information recorded on the specimen label.

Maps, recorded GPS information and disposition of any voucher specimens are to be turned over to the official MSHCP data repository and RCFCWCD for digitizing. Records not turned over for digitizing and vouchered as appropriate cannot be counted for purposes of meeting the acreage requirements noted above. Occurrences digitized by RCFCWCD or the MSHCP data repository and vouchered as appropriate can be counted towards the acreage requirements noted above as long as those occurrences are not subject to: (1) grazing of domestic livestock; (2) ground disturbing activities, including farming and weed suppression; (3) dewatering or irrigation; and (4) application of soil amendments (including manure and sludge). Occurrences documented subsequent to any of those disturbances can be counted for purposes of meeting the acreage requirements noted above until such time as the new occurrence is disturbed. Surveyors are to record the location and extent of the above listed disturbances in the field as they are encountered. Disturbance information is to be provided to RCFCWCD for digitization with the plant locality data.

TABLE 3-10
CRITERIA FOR MEAD VALLEY AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Motte/Rimrock
1	A	2433	14	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2334 to the north and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	A	2536	14	SE
1	B	2432	13	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the west and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2529 to the east and #2633 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
1	B	2533	13	SW
1		2334	11	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
1		2529	13	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell.
1		2633	24	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Gavilan Hills East
2	C	2538	16	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub, chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the south and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group N in the Lake Mathews Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	C	2642	21	NW
2	C	2747	21	SW
2	C	2859	28	NW
2	D	2635	21	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2956 to the southeast and in Cell Group E to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	D	2741	21	SE
2	D	2855	28	NE
2	E	2742	22	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the west and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2956 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	E	2852	27	NW
2	F	2955	28	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the north and in Cell Group O in the Lake Mathews Area Plan to the west, to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H to the south, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group N in the Lake Mathews Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the western and central portions of the Cell Group.
2	F	3055	33	NW
2	H	3164	33	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the north and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q in the Lake Mathews Area Plan to the southwest. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2	H	3166	33	SE
2		2956	27	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3060 to the south, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the north, and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the northwest. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the western and southern portions of the Cell.
2		3057	34	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3060 to the west and in Cell #2956 to the northwest. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
2		3060	34	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3057 to the east and in Cell #2956 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 3 - Good Hope East
3	I	3268	04	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitat. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
3	I	3366	04	SE
3	J	3564	09	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 3 and of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat to the west and chaparral habitat to the east. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3473 to the north, #3667 in the Elsinore Area Plan to the south, and in Cell Group G in the Elsinore Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion and western edge of the Cell Group.
3	J	3569	09	SW
3		3473	09	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the south and in Cell Group B in the Elsinore Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 4 - San Jacinto River Lower
4	G	2969	28	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of agricultural land and playas/vernal pool habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3174 to the south and to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group B in the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
4	G	3069	33	NE
4	K	3656	13	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland, forest, grassland and chaparral habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland, forest, and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation along the San Jacinto River in Cell Group L to the east and to coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3851 in the Elsinore Area Plan to the southwest. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
4	K	3755	13	SW
4	L	3659	13	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7 and of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on assembly of riparian scrub, woodland, forest, coastal sage scrub, chaparral and grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation along the San Jacinto River in Cell Group K to the west, to riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation along the San Jacinto River in Cell #3570 and #3665 to the northeast, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3760 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern and central portions of the Cell Group.
4	L	3757	13	SE
4		3173	33	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and west of I-215. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected along the San Jacinto River to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3174 to the east and to grassland habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3277 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
4		3174	33	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of playas/vernal pool habitat associated with the San Jacinto River and east of the Perris Valley Storm Drain. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the north, Cell #3278 to the south and in Cell #3277 to the southwest, to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3173 to the west, and to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A in the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
4		3276	05	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3277 to the east and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3378 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
4		3277	04	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of grassland habitat and agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3276 to the west and in Cell #3173 to the north, and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3174 to the northeast and in Cell #3378 to the southwest. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
4		3278	04	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River and east of Highway 74. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3174 to the north and in Cell Group A in the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan to the northeast and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3279 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
4		3279	03	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3278 to the west and to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A in the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell.
4		3377	05	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3378 to the east and to habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3467 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
4		3378	05	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3377 to the west, to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3276 to the north, and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3277 to the northeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
4		3467	08	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of grassland and other habitat contributing to conservation along the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3377 to the north and #3470 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
4		3470	07	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland and other habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3467 to the east and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3565 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
4		3565	07	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3570 to the west and in Cell #3470 to the north, and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3467 to the northeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
4		3570	07	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of riparian scrub, woodland, forest and coastal sage scrub habitat and agricultural land associated with the San Jacinto River. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3565 to the east and to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3665 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the central portion of the Cell.
4		3665	18	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 19 and Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland habitat associated with the San Jacinto River, and also chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat in the southern portion of the Cell. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3570 to the north, to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the west, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3760 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion and in the southern portion of the Cell.
4		3760	18	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on assembly of chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the west and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3665 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.









3.3.10 The Pass Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for The Pass Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for The Pass Area Plan is 22,510 - 27,895 acres; it is composed of approximately 13,970 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 8,540 - 13,925 acres of Additional Reserve Lands. The City of Banning, City of Beaumont, and City of Calimesa sit entirely within The Pass Area Plan. The target acreage range within the City of Banning is 50 - 90 acres. The target acreage range within the City of Beaumont is 5,440 - 9,060 acres. The target acreage range within the City of Calimesa is 1,240 - 2,240 acres. The target acreages of the three Cities are included within the 8,540 - 13,925 acre target conservation range on Additional Reserve Lands for the entire The Pass Area Plan.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here generally as "Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within The Pass Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within The Pass Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3, and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within the Pass Area Plan

• Contains the Proposed Constrained Linkage 22
• Contains the Proposed Constrained Linkage 23
• Contains a portion of Proposed Core 3
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 6
• Contains Proposed Linkage 12
• Contains a portion of Existing Core I
• Contains a portion of Existing Core K
• Contains a portion of Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block B

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within The Pass Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within The Pass Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Pass Area Plan is divided into three Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-20 and 3-21). Table 3-11 presents the Criteria for The Pass Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Potrero/Badlands

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 5,570-9,275 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: A, B, and C

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 933, 936, 937, 1030, 1032 and 1125

Planning Species:

• arroyo toad
• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• mountain lion
• San Bernardino kangaroo rat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide for a new Core Area focused on the Potrero Creek area.
• Maintain large blocks of undisturbed Habitat for Core Area purposes.
• Maintain large blocks of Habitat for large mammal movement between the northern and southern sections of the San Bernardino National Forest.
• Conserve Potrero Creek and associated alluvial fan sage scrub for maintenance of key species such as the Stephens' kangaroo rat, Los Angeles pocket mouse and arroyo toad.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for mountain lion.
• Maintain Core Area in Potrero Valley for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Determine presence of possible scattered populations of San Bernardino kangaroo rat in the tributaries to San Jacinto River.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse in tributaries to San Timoteo Creek.

Subunit 2: Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 1,105-2,195 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: D

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 227, 238, 240, 241, 243, 311, 312, 313, 323, 324, 326, 329, 396, 404, 407, 408, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 416, 417, 479, 480, 934, 935, 940 and 1015

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• San Bernardino mountain kingsnake

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Provide a connection in the Cherry Valley area from the Badlands to Bogart Park, providing opportunities inside and outside of the Plan Area to San Bernardino County. It is recognized that this connection traverses an urban area, however Conservation of existing natural Habitat and incorporation of ditches or other drainage features into reserve design will assist in providing this contiguous connection.
• Maintain a wetland connection via Noble Creek. It is recognized that this creek is improved in some areas.
• Determine presence of potential linkage area for bobcat.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse in tributaries to San Timoteo Creek.
• Maintain Core Area for San Bernardino mountain kingsnake.

Subunit 3: San Timoteo Creek

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 1,865-2,455 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: E, F, G and H

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 212, 213, 297, 298, 385, 567, 569, 572, 662, 663 and 753

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• Cooper's hawk
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• southwestern willow flycatcher
• white-tailed kite
• yellow-breasted chat
• yellow warbler
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• mountain lion
• San Bernardino kangaroo rat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Maintain wetlands for purposes of connection and wildlife dispersal, as well as wetland species Conservation.
• Maintain a contiguous connection between potential Conservation in San Bernardino County and the proposed Badlands Core Area.
• Maintain winter roosts for white-tailed kite.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for bobcat.
• Maintain linkage area for mountain lion.
• Maintain linkage area for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Determine potential for scattered populations of San Bernardino kangaroo rat along San Timoteo Creek.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse in San Timoteo Creek.

Special Linkage Area: This Special Linkage Area will contribute to assembly of a portion of the San Gorgonio River/San Bernardino-San Jacinto Mountains Linkage. Tribal coordination regarding American Indian Lands will be necessary in this area. The San Gorgonio River/San Bernardino-San Jacinto Mountains Linkage includes locations within and outside the MSHCP Plan Area. Features of the entire linkage area are described in Missing Linkages: Restoring Connectivity to the California Landscape (Penrod, K., November 2, 2000). A copy of this report is attached as Exhibit 24 to Comment Letter D in Volume V of the MSHCP. Local Permittees will apply the following rebuttable presumption of significance, taken from Appendix G to the 1998 State CEQA Guidelines, in CEQA review of proposed public and private projects within this Special Linkage Area and apply mitigation measures as appropriate: "Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?" Draft and Final CEQA documentation prepared by Local Permittees for projects within this Special Linkage Area will be forwarded to the RCA for informational purposes to provide for MSHCP coordination regarding this area.





TABLE 3-11
CRITERIA FOR THE PASS AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Potrero/Badlands
1	A	1609	19	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3 and Existing Core K. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub and water. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to uplands and water proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 40%-50% focusing on the northern and southern portions of the Cell Group.
1	A	1708	30	NE
1	A	1710	30	NW
1	A	1799	30	SW
1	A	1897	31	NW
1	A	1899	31	NE
1	A	2000	31	SW
1	A	2002	31	SE
1	A	2094	06	NW
1	A	2181	06	SW
1	B	1311	18	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, water, and riparian scrub, woodland, forest. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to uplands and water proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the east, in Cell Group P in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the south, and in Cell Groups F and G in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the west, and to uplands proposed for conservation in Cell Groups S, R, O, and Cells #2270 in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the south and in Cell Group M in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% focusing on the central portions of the Cell Group.
1	B	1314	18	NE
1	B	1401	18	SW
1	B	1403	18	SE
1	B	1404	16	SE
1	B	1405	15	SW
1	B	1410	17	SW
1	B	1412	16	SW
1	B	1413	17	SE
1	B	1499	22	NE
1	B	1500	23	NW
1	B	1501	23	NE
1	B	1502	20	NW
1	B	1505	20	NE
1	B	1507	21	NE
1	B	1508	22	NW
1	B	1512	21	NW
1	B	1593	22	SE
1	B	1594	23	SW
1	B	1595	23	SE
1	B	1596	24	S
1	B	1597	22	SW
1	B	1599	21	SE
1	B	1600	20	SE
1	B	1601	21	SW
1	B	1689	27	NE
1	B	1690	26	NW
1	B	1691	25	N
1	B	1693	26	NE
1	B	1694	27	NW
1	B	1695	28	NE
1	B	1786	27	SE
1	B	1787	26	SW
1	B	1788	27	SW
1	B	1789	26	SE
1	B	1792	28	SE
1	B	1794	25	S
1	B	1884	33	NW
1	B	1886	33	NE
1	B	1887	34	NW
1	B	1888	34	NE
1	B	1889	35	NW
1	B	1890	35	NE
1	B	1891	36	N
1	B	1981	33	SW
1	B	1983	33	SE
1	B	1986	34	SW
1	B	1987	34	SE
1	B	1988	35	SW
1	B	1989	35	SE
1	B	1990	36	S
1	B	2079	04	NW
1	B	2080	04	NE
1	B	2081	03	NE
1	B	2082	03	NW
1	B	2083	02	NW
1	B	2084	02	NE
1	B	2085	01	N
1	B	2174	04	SW
1	B	2175	04	SE
1	B	2176	03	SW
1	B	2177	03	SE
1	B	2178	02	SW
1	B	2179	02	SE
1	B	2180	01	S
1	B	2272	11	NW
1	B	2273	11	NE
1	B	2369	11	SW
1	B	2370	11	SE
1	C	1014	06	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3 and Proposed Constrained Linkage 22. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation in Cells #937 and #934 to the north and northeast. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 35%-45% focusing on the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	C	1024	06	SW
1		933	02	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and water. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and wetland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #936 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 20%-30% focusing on the southeastern portion of the cell.
1		936	02	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on grassland, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation in Cells #933 and #1030 to the west and south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 10%-20% focusing on the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
1		937	06	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 22. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposes for conservation in Cell Group C and Cell #934 to the south and east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
1		1030	02	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation in Cells #1032 and #936 to the east and north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% focusing on the northeastern portion of the Cell.
1		1032	01	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation in Cells #1030 and #1125 to the west and southeast, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A' in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% focusing on the southwestern portion of the Cell.
1		1125	12	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation in Cell #1032 to the northwest and in Cell Group A' in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the west and south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% focusing on the northwestern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Badlands/San Bernardino National Forest
2	D	409	23	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Existing Noncontiguous Habitat Block B. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on woodlands and forests and chaparral. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	D	497	23	SW
2		227	13	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core 1. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and woodlands and forests. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% focusing on the eastern portion of the Cell.
2		238	15	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation to the east and south in Cells #240 and #313. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% focusing on the southeastern portion of the Cell.
2		240	15	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation to the west and south in Cells #238 and #324, and to habitat proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #241. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		241	14	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, and woodlands and forests. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation to the west and east in Cells #240 and #243. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		243	14	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and woodlands and forests. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #241. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		311	15	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation to the east and south in Cells #323 and #412. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		312	16	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and woodlands and forest. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and woodlands and forest proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cells #313 and #329. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		313	15	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and woodlands and forest. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and woodlands and forest proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #312 and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cells #324 and #238 to the east and north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		323	14	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation to the south, east, and west in Cells #417, #326, and #311. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		324	15	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation to the west and north in Cells #313 and #240. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		326	14	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the south and west in Cells #411 and #323. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		329	16	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and woodlands and forest. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and woodlands and forest proposed for conservation to the east and south in Cells #312 and #404. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% focusing on the central and southern portion of the Cell.
2		396	22	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, chaparral, woodlands and forest, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the east and south in Cells #412 and #480. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% focusing on the central portion of the Cell.
2		404	21	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and woodlands and forest. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and woodlands and forest proposed for conservation to the north and west in Cells #329 and #413. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% focusing on the northwestern portion of the Cell.
2		407	24	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cells #411 and #408. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		408	19	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, and woodlands and forests. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cells #414 and #407. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		410	24	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #407 and to habitat proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #411. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		411	23	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the north, and west in Cells #326, and #417, and to habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #410 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		412	22	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland, chaparral, woodlands and forest, and coastal sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and grasslands proposed for conservation to the north and east in Cells #311 and #417, and to a variety of uplands proposed for conservation in Cell #396. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		413	20	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland, chaparral, and woodlands and forest. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and woodlands and forest proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cells #404 and #416. Conservation within this Cell will range from 80%-90% focusing on the central portion of the Cell.
2		414	19	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and woodlands and forest. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and woodlands and forest proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #416 and a mosaic of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #408. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% focusing on the central portion of the Cell.
2		416	20	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and woodlands and forest. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and woodlands and forest proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cells #413 and #414. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% focusing on the central portion of the Cell.
2		417	23	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and woodlands and forest proposed for conservation to the north, east and west in Cells #323, #411 and #412. Conservation within this Cell will range from 25%-35% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
2		479	21	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub, grassland, chaparral, and a small area of riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #480, and to uplands and wetlands proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% focusing on the eastern and southern portions of the Cell.
2		480	22	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 23. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland, chaparral, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, and coastal sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the north and west in Cells #396 and #479. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% focusing on the northwestern portion of the Cell.
2		934	06	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 22. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation to the east, west, and southwest in Cells #935, #937, and Cell Group C. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		935	05	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 22. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland, chaparral, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland, chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cells #940 and #934. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		940	05	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 22. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland, chaparral, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland, chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #935. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
2		1015	05	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 22. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #935. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 3 - San Timoteo Creek
3	E	225	17	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 6 and Proposed Linkage 12. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, and coastal sage scrub, grassland, and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a variety of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cell Groups F and G and to uplands proposed for conservation in Cell Group T in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 75%-85% focusing on the central and southern portions of the Cell Group.
3	E	233	18	NE
3	E	301	18	SE
3	E	302	17	SW
3	E	383	20	NW
3	E	387	19	NE
3	E	475	19	SE
3	E	476	20	SW
3	F	384	20	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12 and Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, and coastal sage scrub, grassland, and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a variety of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cell #567 and Cell Group E, and to wetlands and uplands proposed for conservation in Cell Group T in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 50%-60% focusing on the central and northern portions of the Cell Group.
3	F	477	20	SE
3	F	478	21	SW
3	F	566	28	NW
3	G	300	18	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, and coastal sage scrub, grassland, and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a variety of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the east and west in Cell Groups E and H, and to uplands proposed for conservation in Cell Group T in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 50%-60% focusing on the central and southern portions of the Cell Group.
3	G	388	19	NW
3	H	299	13	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, and coastal sage scrub, grassland, and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a variety of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the east in Cell Group G, and in Cells #385 and #298 to the west, and to uplands proposed for conservation in Cell Group T in Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 20%-30% focusing on the southern portions of the Cell Group.
3	H	386	24	NE
3		212	14	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a variety of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the east in Cell #213. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% focusing on the northeast portion of the Cell.
3		213	14	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a variety of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the south and west in Cells #297 and #212. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the western portion of the Cell.
3		297	14	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a variety of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the east and north in Cells #298 and #213, and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group T in the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% focusing on the northeastern portion of the Cell.
3		298	13	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, and grassland, and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a variety of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the east, west, and south in Cell Group H and Cells #297 and #385. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% focusing on the central portion of the Cell.
3		385	24	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland habitat proposed for conservation to the east and north in Cell Group H and Cell #298. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% focusing on the northeastern portion of the Cell.
3		567	28	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, grassland and coastal sage scrub. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and a mosaic of upland habitat proposed for conservation to the east and north in Cells #569 and #479, and west in Cell Group F. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% focusing on the northern portion of the Cell.
3		569	27	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12. Conservation within this Cell will focus on riparian scrub, woodland, forest associated with San Timoteo Creek, and grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the east and north in Cells #572 and #480 and to riparian habitat proposed for conservation to the west in Cell #567. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the central portion of the Cell.
3		572	27	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the south and west in Cells #662 and #569. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% focusing on the southern portion of the Cell.
3		662	27	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland, and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the north and east in Cells #572 and #663. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% focusing on the northeastern portion of the Cell.
3		663	26	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland, coastal sage scrub, and chaparral. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to uplands proposed for conservation to the south and west in Cells #753 and #662. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% focusing on the central portion of the Cell.
3		753	35	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 12 and Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell will focus on grassland, coastal sage scrub, and woodlands and forest. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to a variety of uplands proposed for conservation to the north in Cell #663. Conservation within this Cell will range from 30%-40% focusing on the northeastern portion of the Cell.

Special Linkage Area: This Special Linkage Area will contribute to assembly of a portion of the San Gorgonio River/San Bernardino-San Jacinto Mountains Linkage. Tribal coordination regarding American Indian Lands will be necessary in this area. The San Gorgonio River/San Bernardino-San Jacinto Mountains Linkage includes locations within and outside the MSHCP Plan Area. Features of the entire linkage area are described in Missing Linkages: Restoring Connectivity to the California Landscape (Penrod, K., November 2, 2000). A copy of this report is attached as Exhibit 24 to Comment Letter D in Volume V of the MSHCP. Local Permittees will apply the following rebuttable presumption of significance, taken from Appendix G to the 1998 State CEQA Guidelines, in CEQA review of proposed public and private projects within this Special Linkage Area and apply mitigation measures as appropriate: "Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?" Draft and Final CEQA documentation prepared by Local Permittees for projects within this Special Linkage Area will be forwarded to the RCA for informational purposes to provide for MSHCP coordination regarding this area.









3.3.11 Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan is 30,815 - 35,905 acres; it is composed of approximately 20,295 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 10,520 - 15,610 acres of Additional Reserve Lands. The City of Moreno Valley sits entirely within the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan. The target acreage range within the City of Moreno Valley is 80 - 130 acres. The City of Moreno Valley target acreage is included within the 10,520 - 15,610 acre target conservation range on Additional Reserve Lands for the entire Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here generally as "Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan

• Contains all of Proposed Constrained Linkage 8
• Contains a large portion of Proposed Core 3
• Contains a large portion of Proposed Linkage 4
• Contains a small portion of Existing Core H

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan is divided into four Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-22 and 3-23). Table 3-12 presents the Criteria for the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Box Springs - East

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 175-350 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: A and B

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• loggerhead shrike
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• bobcat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve existing, intact upland Habitat augmenting existing Box Springs Mountain Reserve.
• Conserve existing populations of Bell's sage sparrow and cactus wren.
• Maintain linkage area to Box Springs Mountain for bobcat.

Subunit 2: Reche Canyon

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 1,215-2,615 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 201, 282, 286, 368, 378, 379, 380, 381, 469, and 470

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• bobcat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• Nevin's barberry

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve upland Habitat in the Badlands.
• Maintain a connection between Blue Mountain to the west and Reche Canyon to the east.
• Conserve existing populations of Bell's sage sparrow.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for mountain lion.
• Determine presence of potential small population of San Bernardino kangaroo rat.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse.
• Maintain Core Area for Nevin's barberry.

Subunit 3: Badlands - North

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 8,270-10,895 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Aʹ, Bʹ, Cʹ, Eʹ, Fʹ, Gʹ and Hʹ

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 555, 567, 661 and 1762

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• loggerhead shrike
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• mountain lion
• San Bernardino kangaroo rat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• Nevin's barberry

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve large habitat blocks in the Badlands.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for mountain lion.
• Maintain linkage area to San Jacinto Wildlife Area for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Determine potential for scattered populations of San Bernardino kangaroo rat along San Timoteo Creek.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse in San Timoteo Creek and tributaries and Badlands.
• Maintain Core Area for Nevin's barberry.

Subunit 4: San Jacinto Wildlife Area/Mystic Lake

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 860-1,750 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: Z, Dʹ and Iʹ

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 1682, 1683, 1778, 1780, 1873, 1874, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1976, 1977 and 2070

Planning Species:

• American bittern
• black-crowned night heron
• burrowing owl
• California horned lark
• double-crested cormorant
• loggerhead shrike
• mountain plover
• northern harrier
• osprey
• peregrine falcon
• prairie falcon
• tricolored blackbird
• white-faced ibis
• white-tailed kite
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• California orcutt grass
• Coulter's goldfields
• Davidson's saltscale
• San Jacinto Valley crownscale
• smooth tarplant
• spreading navarretia
• thread-leaved brodiaea
• vernal barley
• Wright's trichocoronis

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve alkali playa and other Habitat to augment existing Conservation in the San Jacinto Wildlife Area and Mystic Lake.
• Conserve existing vernal pool complexes associated with the San Jacinto River floodplain, in the Mystic Lake/San Jacinto Wildlife Area. Conservation should focus on vernal pool surface area and supporting watersheds.
• Provide for a connection of intact Habitat between San Jacinto Wildlife Area/Mystic Lake to adjacent Badlands area to the north.
• Conserve Willow-Domino-Travers soils supporting sensitive plants such as San Jacinto Valley crownscale, Davidson's saltscale, Coulter's goldfields, spreading navarretia, vernal barley and Wright's trichocoronis.
• Provide for and maintain a continuous Linkage along the San Jacinto River from the southern boundary of the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan to the southeastern Area Plan boundary.
• Maintain linkage area for bobcat.
• Maintain linkage area for Stephens' kangaroo rat to San Jacinto Wildlife Area.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse in connection between Badlands and San Jacinto Wildlife area.




TABLE 3-12
CRITERIA FOR RECHE CANYON/BADLANDS AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Box Springs East
1	A	547	27	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 35%-45% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	A	637	27	SW
1	B	457	22	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Constrained Linkage 8. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 20%-30% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
1	B	548	27	NE
1	B	640	27	SE
SUBUNIT 2 - Reche Canyon
2	C	283	15	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #282 to the west and in Cell Groups D to the north and H to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	C	284	14	SW
2	D	199	15	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the north and in Cell #201 to the east, and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	D	200	14	NW
2	E	149	10	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the south, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the east, to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the north, and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #148 in the Highgrove Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern half and western edge of the Cell Group.
2	E	150	11	SW
2	F	98	10	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the south, and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #101 in the Highgrove Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2	F	99	11	NW
2	G	100	11	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E to the west and in Cell #201 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	G	151	11	SE
2	H	285	14	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #201 to the north and in Cell #286 to the east, and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 20%-30% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	H	369	23	NE
2	I	371	24	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #286 to the north and Cell Group L to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	I	459	24	SW
2	J	152	12	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #201 to the west and #286 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	J	202	13	NW
2	K	153	12	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #286 to the west and in Cell Group L to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	K	203	13	NE
2	K	287	13	SE
2	L	372	24	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the west and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups K to the north and M to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 25%-35% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	L	460	24	SE
2	L	551	25	NE
2	M	204	18	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the west and in Cell Group N to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
2	M	288	18	SW
2	M	373	19	NW
2	M	462	19	SW
2	M	553	30	NW
2	N	205	18	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the west and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #381 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	N	289	18	SE
2	N	374	19	NE
2	O	468	21	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P to the east, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #470 to the west, and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #379 to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	O	561	28	NW
2	P	467	21	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group O to the west and in Cell Group Q to the east, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #378 to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 15%-25% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	P	559	28	NE
2		201	14	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups G to the north and J to the east, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups H to the south and D to the west. Conservation within this cell will range from 70%-80% of the cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the cell.
2		282	15	SW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 10%-20% of the cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the cell.
2		286	13	SW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #201 to the northwest and in Cell Groups J to the north, K to the east and L to the southeast, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the south and in Cell Group H to the west. Conservation within this cell will range from 60%-70% of the cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the cell.
2		368	22	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on a mosaic of upland habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the north. Conservation within this cell will range from 15%-25% of the cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the cell.
2		378	21	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on a mosaic of upland habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #379 to the west and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups P to the south and Q to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 55%-65% of the cell focusing in the southern portion of the cell.
2		379	21	NW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #378 to the east, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group O to the south, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #380 to the west. Conservation within this cell will range from 30%-40% of the cell focusing in the southern portion of the cell.
2		380	20	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #379 to the east and Cell #381 to the west and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #470 to the south. Conservation within this cell will range from 40%-50% of the cell focusing in the southern portion of the cell.
2		381	20	NW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #380 to the east and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #469 to the south and in Cell Group N to the west. Conservation within this cell will range from 45%-55% of the cell focusing in the southern portion of the cell.
2		469	20	SW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on a mosaic of upland habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #381 to the north and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #470 to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 10%-20% of the cell focusing in the northern portion of the cell.
2		470	20	SE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this cell will focus on a mosaic of upland habitat types including chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #469 to the west, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #380 to the north, and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group O to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 30%-40% of the cell focusing in the northern portion of the cell.
SUBUNIT 3 - Badlands North
3	A'	1125	12	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups Y to the west and B' to the south and in Cell #1125 in the Pass Area Plan to the north and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1032 in the Pass Area Plan also to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
3	A'	1126	12	NW
3	B'	1215	10	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups Y and A' both to the north and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
3	B'	1216	11	SW
3	B'	1219	11	SE
3	B'	1222	12	SW
3	C'	1304	15	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X to the west, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the south, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B' to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
3	C'	1305	14	NW
3	C'	1306	15	NW
3	C'	1310	13	NE
3	C'	1312	14	NE
3	C'	1315	13	NW
3	E'	1390	16	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X to the north, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C' also to the north, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
3	E'	1392	15	SW
3	E'	1393	15	SE
3	E'	1396	14	SW
3	E'	1399	14	SE
3	E'	1400	13	SE
3	E'	1402	13	SW
3	F'	1478	22	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the north, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G' to the south, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
3	F'	1485	22	NE
3	F'	1492	23	NW
3	F'	1494	23	NE
3	G'	1584	22	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland, forest and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F' to the north, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H' to the south, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
3	G'	1587	23	SW
3	G'	1588	23	SE
3	H'	1652	26	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G' to the north, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1762 to the south, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
3	H'	1666	26	NW
3	Q	377	22	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P to the west and in Cell #378 also to the west, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group R to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
3	Q	466	22	SW
3	Q	558	27	NW
3	R	375	22	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q to the west and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group S to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
3	R	464	22	SE
3	S	376	23	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group R to the west, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #555 also to the west, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group T to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
3	S	465	23	SW
3	S	556	26	NW
3	S	650	26	SW
3	T	298	13	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub and water habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group S to the west, to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U to the east, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #661 also to the east, and to grassland habitat adjacent to San Timoteo Creek proposed for conservation in Cell #298 and #385 and Cell Groups E, F, G, and H in the Pass Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
3	T	382	23	NE
3	T	385	24	NW
3	T	386	24	NE
3	T	388	19	NW
3	T	471	23	SE
3	T	472	24	SW
3	T	473	24	SE
3	T	474	19	SW
3	T	475	19	SE
3	T	476	20	SW
3	T	477	20	SE
3	T	562	26	NE
3	T	563	25	NW
3	T	564	25	NE
3	T	565	30	NW
3	T	568	29	NE
3	T	570	30	NE
3	T	571	29	NW
3	T	652	26	SE
3	T	653	25	SW
3	T	654	25	SE
3	T	655	30	SE
3	T	656	29	SW
3	T	657	30	SW
3	T	660	29	SE
3	T	743	31	NE
3	T	746	31	NW
3	T	747	36	NE
3	T	831	31	SE
3	T	836	31	SW
3	T	841	36	SE
3	U	478	21	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub and water habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group T to the west, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #661 to the south, to chaparral, grassland, and water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #567 to the east, and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F in the Pass Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 25%-35% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
3	U	566	28	NW
3	V	928	3	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups W to the east and X to the southwest. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
3	V	1025	03	SW
3	W	931	03	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group V to the west and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #933 in the Pass Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
3	W	1026	03	SE
3	X	1114	09	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups C' to the east and V to the northeast and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell Group.
3	X	1117	09	NE
3	X	1204	09	SW
3	X	1209	09	SE
3	X	1297	16	NW
3	X	1302	16	NE
3	Y	1121	10	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups A' to the east and B' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern half and southwestern corner of the Cell Group.
3	Y	1122	11	NW
3	Y	1124	11	NE
3		555	27	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group S to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 10%-20% of the cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the cell.
3		567	28	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on chaparral, grassland, and water habitat associated with the San Timoteo Creek. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U to the west, to grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #567 in the Pass Area Plan to the north, and to riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #569 in the Pass Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 15%-25% of the cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the cell.
3		661	28	SW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group T to the west and to chaparral, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U to the north. Conservation within this cell will range from 45%-55% of the cell focusing in the northern portion of the cell.
3		1762	26	SE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H' to the north and in Cell Group H in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 20%-30% of the cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the cell.
SUBUNIT 4 - San Jacinto Wildlife Area/Mystic Lake
4	D'	1364	18	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on agricultural land. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 5% of the Cell Group focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell Group.
4	D'	1370	18	SE
4	D'	1377	17	SW
4	D'	1386	17	SE
4	D'	1389	16	SW
4	D'	1477	21	NW
4	D'	1482	20	NW
4	D'	1483	19	NE
4	D'	1577	19	SE
4	I'	1875	33	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on playas/vernal pool and water habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z to the south, to playas/vernal pool and water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1874 to the west, and to playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #1780 to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
4	I'	1877	34	NW
4	Z	1973	33	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I' to the north and in Cell #2070 to the south, to playas/vernal pool habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2068 in the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan to the south, and to meadow, marsh, and cismontane alkali marsh habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #2069 in the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan also to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
4	Z	1974	34	SW
4	Z	1975	34	SE
4		1682	28	NW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #1683 to the east and #1778 to the south. Conservation within this cell will range from 45%-55% of the cell focusing in the eastern portion of the cell.
4		1683	28	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #1682 to the west and to water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1780 to the south. Conservation within this cell will range from 10%-20% of the cell focusing in the western portion of the cell.
4		1778	28	SW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this cell will focus on pool and water habitat and agricultural land. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #1682 to the north and #1780 to the east, and to playas/vernal pool and water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1874 to the south. Conservation within this cell will range from 10%-20% of the cell focusing in the northeastern and southeastern portions of the cell.
4		1780	28	SE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool and water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I' to the south, to playas/vernal pool and water habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #1778 to the west and to water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1683 to the north. Conservation within this cell will range from 45%-55% of the cell focusing in the southwestern half of the cell.
4		1873	32	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1874 to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 5%-15% of the cell focusing in the eastern portion of the cell.
4		1874	33	NW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool and water habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1873 to the west and to playas/vernal pool and water habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1778 to the north and in Cell Group I' to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 70%-80% of the cell focusing in the southwestern to northeastern portion of the cell.
4		1879	35	NW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1880 to the east and #1976 to the south. Conservation within this cell will be approximately 5% of the cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the cell.
4		1880	35	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1879 to the west, #1977 to the south, and #1881 to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 60%-70% of the cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the cell.
4		1881	36	NW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1880 to the west and to grassland, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1881 in the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 35%-45% of the cell focusing in the western portion of the cell.
4		1976	35	SW	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1879 to the north and #1977 to the east. Conservation within this cell will range from 5%-15% of the cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the cell.
4		1977	35	SE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 3. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #1880 to the north and #1976 to the west. Conservation within this cell will range from 50%-60% of the cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the cell.
4		2070	3	NE	Conservation within this cell will contribute to assembly of Existing Core H. Conservation within this cell will focus on playas/vernal pool habitat. Areas conserved within this cell will be connected to playas/vernal pool habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z to the north and northwest and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #2070 in the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this cell will range from 45%-55% of the cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the cell.









3.3.12 REMAP Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the REMAP Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the REMAP Area Plan is 192,315 – 209,385 acres; it is composed of approximately 150,915 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 41,400 – 58,470 acres of Additional Reserve Lands.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here generally as “Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the REMAP Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the REMAP Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3, and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within REMAP Area Plan

• Contains a portion of Proposed Core 4
• Contains a portion of Proposed Core 5
• Contains all of Proposed Core 6
• Contains a large portion of Proposed Core 7
• Contains a small portion of Proposed Linkage 11
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 13
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 14
• Contains all of Proposed Linkage 15
• Contains all of Proposed Linkage 16

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the REMAP Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the REMAP Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of existing institutional and planning boundaries.

➤ Area Plan Subunits

The REMAP Area Plan is divided into seven Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-24 and 3-25). Table 3-13 presents the Criteria for the REMAP Area Plan.

Subunit 1: Cactus Valley

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 6,020-7,590 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and Dʺ

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 4511

Planning Species:

• arroyo toad
• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve the existing mosaic of upland Habitat east of Diamond Valley Lake and west of the San Bernardino National Forest. Conservation efforts should focus on maintenance of large block(s) of interconnected Habitat for populations of Quino checkerspot butterfly, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren and other species. Conservation should occur in large, interconnected habitat blocks, linking existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands.
• Conserve undeveloped uplands including agricultural land, annual grassland and coastal sage scrub that support or provide potential Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core Area for mountain lion.
• Maintain scattered Core and Linkage Habitat for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for the Los Angeles pocket mouse in Cactus Valley.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for arroyo toad in upper Bautista Creek.

Subunit 2: Wilson Valley/Sage

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 26,205-35,425 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: L, M , N, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Aʹ, Bʹ, Cʹ, Dʹ, Eʹ, Fʹ, Gʹ, Hʹ, Iʹ, Kʹ, Gʺ and Hʺ

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 5885, 5915, 6064, 6089 and 7665

Planning Species:

• arroyo toad
• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• Cooper's hawk
• least Bell's vireo
• loggerhead shrike
• northern harrier
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• tree swallow
• tricolored blackbird
• white-tailed kite
• yellow warbler
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• Aguanga kangaroo rat
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• western pond turtle
• California muhly
• Jaeger's milk-vetch
• Parry's spine flower
• Payson's jewelflower

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve clay soils supporting California muhly, Jaeger's milk-vetch and Payson's jewelflower.
• Conserve existing wetlands and Habitat for western pond turtle in Wilson Creek, Cahuilla Creek, Tucalota Creek and Willow Canyon Creek.
• Conserve the existing mosaic of upland Habitat centered around Wilson Valley, including the Sage Road/Billy Goat Mountain area, for populations of Quino checkerspot butterfly, Stephens' kangaroo rat, Aguanga kangaroo rat, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, and coastal California gnatcatcher among others.
• Conserve wetlands along Wilson Creek supporting least Bell's vireo and arroyo toad.
• Conserve floodplain areas supporting Parry's spine flower.
• Provide for and maintain a continuous Linkage along Cahuilla Creek from the confluence of Cahuilla Creek and Wilson Creek to the western boundary of the Cahuilla Indian Reservation.
• Provide for and maintain a continuous Linkage from the Southwestern Riverside County Multi-Species Reserve to proposed Core Areas in the Wilson Valley along Tucalota Creek.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core Area for mountain lion.
• Maintain known and potential localities of Aguanga kangaroo rat in tributaries to Temecula Creek.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for arroyo toad.
• Determine presence of potential Habitat for California red-legged frog.

Subunit 3: Temecula and Cottonwood Creeks

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 1,480-2,745 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: Jʹ, Lʹ, Mʹ, Nʹ, Oʹ and Fʺ

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 7737, 7743, 7805, 7809, 7813, 7880 and 7881

Planning Species:

• arroyo toad
• cactus wren
• coastal California gnatcatcher
• least Bell's vireo
• northern harrier
• tree swallow
• tricolored blackbird
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• Aguanga kangaroo rat
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• San Diego mountain kingsnake
• western pond turtle

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve existing wetlands in Temecula Creek and Cottonwood Creek.
• Provide for and maintain regional connections along Temecula and Cottonwood Creeks to northern San Diego County.
• Conserve stream courses and adjacent coastal sage scrub, grasslands and chaparral supporting arroyo toad, with a focus on suitable breeding, foraging, and/or aestivating Habitats along Temecula Creek.
• Provide for and maintain regional connection(s) from the Wilson Valley, Agua Tibia Mountains and the BLM Beauty Mountain Planning Area to northern San Diego County.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core Area for mountain lion.
• Maintain linkage area for Stephens' kangaroo rat.
• Maintain Core Area for the Aguanga kangaroo rat along Temecula Creek.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for the Los Angeles pocket mouse along Temecula Creek.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for arroyo toad.
• Maintain Core Area for San Diego Mountain kingsnake.
• Maintain Core Area for western pond turtle.
• Maintain Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.

Subunit 4: Tule Creek/Anza Valley

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 6,415-10,615 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: Pʹ, Qʹ, Rʹ, Sʹ, Tʹ, Uʹ, Vʹ, Wʹ, Xʹ, Yʹ, Zʹ, Aʺ, Bʺ, Cʺ and Eʺ

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 7663

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• golden eagle (nest site)
• least Bell's vireo
• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• Aguanga kangaroo rat
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• mountain lion
• Stephens' kangaroo rat
• western pond turtle
• Payson's jewelflower

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve existing wetlands and western pond turtle Habitat in Tule Creek.
• Conserve chaparral and scrub Habitat for Payson's jewelflower.
• Conserve open grasslands and sparse shrublands that support populations of Stephens' kangaroo rat, with a focus on suitable Habitat in the Anza Valley.
• Conserve the existing mosaic of upland Habitat for populations of Quino checkerspot butterfly, Bell's sage sparrow, cactus wren, and other species.
• Conserve undeveloped uplands including agricultural land, annual grassland and coastal sage scrub that support or provide potential Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core Area for mountain lion.
• Determine presence of potential populations of Aguanga kangaroo rat in tributaries to Temecula Creek.
• Maintain known Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse and determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse in Anza Valley.

Subunit 5: Upper San Jacinto River

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 750-1,220 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: A and B

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 3723, 3725, 3726, 3824, 3826, 3935, 4035 and 4037

Planning Species:

• arroyo toad
• mountain yellow-legged frog
• Cooper's hawk
• least Bell's vireo
• yellow warbler
• bobcat
• mountain lion
• San Bernardino kangaroo rat
• western pond turtle

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve Habitat for least Bell's vireo, arroyo toad, western pond turtle, and mountain yellow-legged frog along the upper San Jacinto River.
• Maintain and enhance Linkage value of the upper San Jacinto River for wildlife movement and Live-In Habitat.
• Conserve stream courses and adjacent coastal sage scrub, grasslands and chaparral supporting arroyo toad, mountain yellow-legged frog and western pond turtle with a focus on suitable breeding, foraging, and/or aestivating Habitats along upper San Jacinto River.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain linkage area for mountain lion.
• Determine presence of possible populations of San Bernardino kangaroo rat along upper San Jacinto River.
• Determine presence of potential Core Area for Los Angeles pocket mouse along upper San Jacinto River.

Subunit 6: Tripp Flats

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 520-840 acres

Cell Groups within this Subunit: O

Cells within this Subunit (not in a Cell Group): 5709, 5716, 5810, 5824, 5828 and 5835

Planning Species:

• Quino checkerspot butterfly
• bobcat
• mountain lion
• San Bernardino mountain kingsnake

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve upland Habitat providing a connection between BLM lands and San Bernardino National Forest.
• Maintain Core Area for bobcat.
• Maintain Core Area for mountain lion.
• Maintain Core Area for San Bernardino mountain kingsnake.

Subunit 7: Southern Badlands - East

Target acreage range for Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit: 10-35 acres

Cells within this Subunit: 2469 and 2471

Planning Species:

• Bell's sage sparrow
• cactus wren
• loggerhead shrike
• Southern California rufous-crowned sparrow
• bobcat
• Los Angeles pocket mouse
• mountain lion
• San Bernardino kangaroo rat
• Stephens' kangaroo rat

Biological Issues and Considerations:

• Conserve upland Habitat contributing to the Badlands Core Area.
• Conserve open grasslands and sparse shrublands that support populations of Stephens' kangaroo rat, with a focus on suitable Habitat in the southern Badlands.
• Maintain Habitat for bobcat.
• Maintain Habitat for mountain lion.
• Determine presence of possible populations of San Bernardino kangaroo rat in tributaries to San Jacinto River.
• Determine presence of potential populations of Los Angeles pocket mouse in tributaries.

TABLE 3-13
CRITERIA FOR REMAP AREA PLAN

Sub Unit	Cell Group	Quadrat Number	USGS Section	Quarter Section	Criteria
SUBUNIT 1 - Cactus Valley
1	C	4500	04	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups D to the east and I to the south, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L' in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the west, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F' in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 90% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
1	C	4546	04	SW
1	C	4638	09	NW
1	C	4734	09	SW
1	D	4485	04	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups C to the west and E to the east and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
1	D	4560	04	SE
1	D	4640	09	NE
1	D	4736	09	SE
1	D''	4626	01	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4511 to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
1	D''	4627	01	SW
1	E	4486	03	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the west and in Cell Group K' in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 90% of the Cell Group.
1	E	4488	03	NE
1	E	4620	03	SW
1	E	4622	03	SE
1	F	4912	15	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G to the east and to chaparral, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	F	5010	15	SW
1	F	5111	22	NW
1	G	4913	15	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	G	5011	15	SE
1	G	5108	22	NE
1	H	4832	16	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D to the north, to chaparral, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I to the west, and to chaparral, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 90% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	H	4930	16	SE
1	H	5028	21	NE
1	I	4830	16	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C to the north, to chaparral, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H to the east, and to chaparral, grassland, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	I	4929	16	SW
1	I	5029	21	NW
1	I	5127	21	SW
1	J	4825	18	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups K to the west and I to the east, and to upland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups I', E', J', L' in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the north and in Cell Groups O' and S' in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	J	4826	18	NE
1	J	4827	17	NW
1	J	4828	17	NE
1	J	4922	18	SW
1	J	4925	17	SW
1	J	4927	17	SE
1	J	5022	19	NW
1	J	5023	19	NE
1	J	5025	20	NW
1	J	5027	20	NE
1	J	5119	19	SW
1	J	5121	19	SE
1	J	5122	20	SW
1	J	5125	20	SE
1	J	5219	30	NE
1	J	5220	29	NW
1	J	5221	30	NW
1	K	5083	23	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 14. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J to the east, to chaparral, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group S' in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the north, and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group K in the Southwest Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
1	K	5084	24	NW
1	K	5085	23	NW
1	K	5094	24	NE
1	K	5180	23	SE
1	K	5181	24	SW
1	K	5185	23	SW
1	K	5194	24	SE
1	K	5277	25	NW
1	K	5290	25	NE
1		4511	01	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 4. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D" to the south and to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group N' in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the northwest. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 2 - Wilson Valley/Sage
2	A'	6009	07	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z to the north and to chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2	A'	6010	07	SW
2	A'	6015	12	SE
2	B'	6024	11	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A' to the north, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Y also to the north, to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C' to the west, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	B'	6114	13	NE
2	B'	6122	13	NW
2	B'	6131	14	NE
2	B'	6211	13	SE
2	B'	6214	13	SW
2	B'	6218	14	SE
2	B'	6312	24	NE
2	B'	6313	24	NW
2	B'	6316	23	NE
2	B'	6322	23	NW
2	C'	6028	11	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups Y to the north and B' to the east, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #6089 to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	C'	6134	14	NW
2	D'	6385	22	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B' to the north, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the south, and to chaparral and desert scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group V to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	D'	6394	22	SE
2	D'	6417	23	SE
2	D'	6418	24	SW
2	D'	6420	24	SE
2	D'	6421	23	SW
2	E'	6488	30	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, desert scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F' to the west, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups U to the north, P', Q', S' and U' to the south, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups E", G", R' and T' to the south, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, desert scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group V to the north, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D' also to the north, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D in the Southwest Area Plan also to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2	E'	6489	30	NE
2	E'	6490	29	NW
2	E'	6491	29	NE
2	E'	6492	28	NW
2	E'	6493	28	NE
2	E'	6495	27	NW
2	E'	6504	27	NE
2	E'	6515	26	NW
2	E'	6517	26	NE
2	E'	6520	25	NW
2	E'	6524	25	NE
2	E'	6597	30	SE
2	E'	6598	29	SW
2	E'	6599	29	SE
2	E'	6600	28	SW
2	E'	6601	28	SE
2	E'	6602	27	SW
2	E'	6608	27	SE
2	E'	6609	26	SW
2	E'	6610	26	SE
2	E'	6611	25	SW
2	E'	6612	25	SE
2	E'	6704	31	NW
2	E'	6705	31	NE
2	E'	6706	32	NW
2	E'	6707	32	NE
2	E'	6708	33	NW
2	E'	6711	33	NE
2	E'	6713	34	NW
2	E'	6716	34	NE
2	E'	6717	35	NE
2	E'	6718	36	NW
2	E'	6719	35	NW
2	E'	6720	36	NE
2	E'	6811	31	SW
2	E'	6812	31	SE
2	E'	6813	32	SW
2	E'	6814	32	SE
2	E'	6815	33	SW
2	E'	6818	33	SE
2	E'	6821	34	SW
2	E'	6823	34	SE
2	E'	6824	35	SE
2	E'	6825	36	SW
2	E'	6826	35	SW
2	E'	6827	36	SE
2	E'	6828	31	SW
2	E'	6905	06	NW
2	E'	6908	06	NE
2	E'	6912	05	NW
2	E'	6916	05	NE
2	E'	6922	04	NW
2	E'	6931	03	NW
2	E'	6932	01	NE
2	E'	6933	06	NW
2	E'	6934	01	NW
2	E'	6935	02	NE
2	E'	6936	03	NE
2	E'	6937	02	NW
2	E'	6976	06	SW
2	E'	6980	06	SE
2	E'	6990	05	SW
2	E'	6994	05	SE
2	E'	6997	04	SW
2	E'	6998	04	SE
2	E'	7002	03	SW
2	E'	7004	03	SE
2	E'	7007	02	SW
2	E'	7009	02	SE
2	E'	7017	01	SW
2	E'	7018	06	SW
2	E'	7019	01	SE
2	E'	7094	07	NW
2	E'	7095	07	NE
2	E'	7096	08	NW
2	E'	7098	08	NE
2	E'	7100	09	NW
2	E'	7103	09	NE
2	E'	7106	10	NW
2	E'	7112	10	NE
2	E'	7114	11	NW
2	E'	7115	11	NE
2	E'	7120	12	NW
2	E'	7123	12	NE
2	E'	7130	07	NW
2	E'	7187	07	SW
2	E'	7189	07	SE
2	E'	7192	08	SW
2	E'	7197	08	SE
2	E'	7200	09	SW
2	E'	7206	09	SE
2	E'	7209	10	SW
2	E'	7218	10	SE
2	E'	7223	12	SE
2	E'	7224	07	SW
2	E'	7225	12	SW
2	E'	7227	11	SE
2	E'	7229	11	SW
2	E'	7291	18	NW
2	E'	7292	18	NE
2	E'	7293	17	NW
2	E'	7294	17	NE
2	E'	7295	16	NW
2	E'	7296	16	NE
2	E'	7297	15	NW
2	E'	7307	15	NE
2	E'	7314	13	NE
2	E'	7315	18	NW
2	E'	7320	14	NW
2	E'	7325	13	NW
2	E'	7332	14	NE
2	E'	7334	18	NE
2	E'	7381	18	SW
2	E'	7382	18	SE
2	E'	7383	17	SW
2	E'	7384	17	SE
2	E'	7385	16	SW
2	E'	7386	16	SE
2	E'	7387	15	SW
2	E'	7393	13	SE
2	E'	7394	18	SW
2	E'	7399	13	SW
2	E'	7400	15	SE
2	E'	7408	14	SE
2	E'	7411	14	SW
2	E'	7413	18	SE
2	E'	7485	22	NW
2	F'	6487	25	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G' to the west, to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the east, and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D in the Southwest Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	F'	6595	25	SE
2	F'	6703	36	NE
2	F'	6810	36	SE
2	G'	6486	25	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H' to the west, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F' to the east, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D in the Southwest Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	G'	6594	25	SW
2	G'	6702	36	NW
2	G'	6804	36	SW
2	G''	7468	19	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the north, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H" to the south, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F" also to the south, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D in the Southwest Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	G''	7469	20	NW
2	G''	7470	19	NW
2	G''	7471	20	NE
2	G''	7474	21	NW
2	H'	6485	26	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group G' to the east and in Cell Group D in the Southwest Area Plan to the south, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group I' to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	H'	6593	26	SE
2	H'	6701	35	NE
2	H'	6802	35	SE
2	H''	7555	20	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups G" to the north, F" to the west, and J' and K' both to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the central portion of the Cell Group.
2	H''	7558	20	SE
2	H''	7579	21	SW
2	H''	7581	21	SE
2	I'	6483	26	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H' to the east and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B in the Southwest Area Plan to the west and in Cell Group D also in the Southwest Area Plan to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	I'	6591	26	SW
2	I'	6699	35	NW
2	I'	6800	35	SW
2	K'	7667	28	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H" to the north and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7737 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
2	K'	7668	28	NW
2	L	5322	30	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 13. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups M to the west and S to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell Group.
2	L	5324	30	SW
2	L	5384	25	SW
2	L	5385	25	SE
2	L	5426	31	NW
2	L	5491	36	NW
2	L	5506	36	NE
2	L	5528	31	SW
2	L	5598	36	SW
2	L	5602	36	SE
2	L	5632	06	NW
2	L	5697	01	NE
2	L	5699	01	NW
2	L	5731	06	SW
2	L	5749	01	SW
2	L	5750	01	SE
2	L	5846	12	NW
2	L	5847	12	NE
2	L	5848	07	NW
2	M	5490	35	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 13. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the east, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group N to the west, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	M	5597	35	SE
2	M	5698	02	NE
2	M	5748	02	SE
2	M	5845	11	NE
2	N	5496	35	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 13. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the east and in Cell Group L in the Southwest Area Plan to the west, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M also in the Southwest Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 35%-45% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	N	5600	35	SW
2	N	5695	02	NW
2	N	5747	02	SW
2	N	5844	11	NW
2	P	5948	11	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	P	6053	14	NW
2	P	6161	14	SW
2	P	6268	23	NW
2	P	6375	23	SW
2	Q	5950	11	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P to the west, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group R to the east, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 35%-45% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	Q	6055	14	NE
2	Q	6162	14	SE
2	Q	6269	23	NE
2	Q	6376	23	SE
2	R	5951	12	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups Q to the west and S to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	R	6056	13	NW
2	R	6163	13	SW
2	R	6270	24	NW
2	R	6377	24	SW
2	S	5952	12	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group R to the west, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group T to the east, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 40%-50% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	S	6057	13	NE
2	S	6164	13	SE
2	S	6271	24	NE
2	S	6378	24	SE
2	T	5953	07	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups S to the west and U to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
2	T	6060	18	NW
2	T	6167	18	SW
2	T	6272	19	NW
2	T	6379	19	SW
2	U	5634	06	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, desert scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group T to the west, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the south, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, desert scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group V to the east, and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W also to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	U	5732	06	SE
2	U	5849	07	NE
2	U	5954	07	SE
2	U	6058	18	NE
2	U	6165	18	SE
2	U	6273	19	NE
2	U	6380	19	SE
2	V	6059	17	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, desert scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, desert scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups U to the west and E' to the south, to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W to the north, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D' to the east and to coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #6064 also to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2	V	6061	17	NE
2	V	6062	16	NW
2	V	6063	16	NE
2	V	6166	17	SW
2	V	6168	17	SE
2	V	6169	16	SW
2	V	6170	16	SE
2	V	6274	20	NW
2	V	6275	20	NE
2	V	6276	21	NW
2	V	6277	21	NE
2	V	6381	20	SW
2	V	6382	20	SE
2	V	6383	21	SW
2	V	6384	21	SE
2	W	5850	08	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U to the west, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, desert scrub and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group V to the south, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	W	5851	08	NE
2	W	5852	09	NW
2	W	5853	09	NE
2	W	5955	08	SW
2	W	5956	08	SE
2	W	5957	09	SW
2	W	5958	09	SE
2	X	5854	10	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5885 to the east, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #6064 to the south, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	X	5959	10	SW
2	Y	5914	11	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C' to the south and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B' also to the south and in Cell #5915 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will be approximately 90% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
2	Y	5923	11	NW
2	Z	5916	12	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2	Z	5917	07	NW
2	Z	5919	07	NE
2		5885	10	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell.
2		5915	12	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Y to the west. Conservation within this Cell will be approximately 5% of the Cell focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
2		6064	15	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X to the north, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #6089 to the east, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group V to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
2		6089	15	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #6064 to the west and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C' to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 50%-60% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
2		7665	27	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M' to the south, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7663 to the east, and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group K' to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 50%-60% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 3 - Temecula and Cottonwood Creeks
3	F''	7553	19	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups G" to the north and H" to the east, to chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J' to the south, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group D in the Southwest Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 55%-65% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
3	F''	7554	19	SE
3	J'	7640	30	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group F" to the north, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group H" also to the north, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L' to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
3	J'	7641	29	NW
3	J'	7653	29	NE
3	L'	7721	29	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group J' to the north and in Cell #7737 to the east, and to chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7809 to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
3	L'	7731	29	SE
3	L'	7741	28	SW
3	M'	7738	27	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7737 and #7805 both to the west, to grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7881 to the south, to Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7813 to the east, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7743 also to the east, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7665 to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 80%-90% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
3	M'	7806	34	NW
3	N'	7744	26	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7813 to the northwest. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 15%-25% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
3	N'	7745	26	SE
3	N'	7824	35	NW
3	N'	7826	35	NE
3	N'	7888	35	SW
3	N'	7891	35	SE
3	O'	7746	25	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell Group.
3	O'	7747	30	SW
3	O'	7748	25	SW
3	O'	7756	30	SE
3	O'	7761	29	SW
3	O'	7802	36	NE
3	O'	7803	31	NW
3	O'	7819	36	NW
3	O'	7886	36	SE
3	O'	7889	36	SW
3		7737	28	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L' to the west, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M' to the east, and to Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7805 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 75%-85% of the Cell focusing in the northern and southern portions of the Cell.
3		7743	27	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7663 to the north, to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M' to the west, and to coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7813 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
3		7805	33	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7809 to the west, to Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7737 to the north, to grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M' to the east, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7880 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell.
3		7809	33	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group L' to the north, and to riparian scrub, woodland, and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7805 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 50%-60% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
3		7813	34	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M' to the west, to coastal sage scrub and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7743 to the north, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group N' to the southeast. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
3		7880	33	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7805 to the north, and to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7881 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 35%-45% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
3		7881	34	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group M' to the north, and to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7880 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 4 - Tule Creek/Anza Valley
4	A''	7153	11	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 6. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, desert scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, grassland, and desert scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B" to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 30%-40% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
4	A''	7155	10	NE
4	A''	7156	11	NE
4	A''	7157	12	NW
4	A''	7159	12	NE
4	A''	7160	07	NW
4	A''	7162	07	NE
4	A''	7163	08	NW
4	A''	7165	08	NE
4	A''	7167	09	NW
4	A''	7247	12	SE
4	A''	7248	07	SW
4	A''	7249	10	SE
4	A''	7250	07	SE
4	A''	7251	08	SW
4	A''	7253	12	SW
4	A''	7255	08	SE
4	A''	7256	11	SE
4	A''	7257	11	SW
4	A''	7263	09	SW
4	A''	7265	09	SE
4	B''	7306	15	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 16 and Proposed Core 6. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, desert scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z' to the west, to chaparral, desert scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A" to the north, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group C" to the east and to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell Group.
4	B''	7321	13	NE
4	B''	7322	18	NW
4	B''	7326	18	NE
4	B''	7327	17	NW
4	B''	7329	17	NE
4	B''	7330	16	NW
4	B''	7331	16	NE
4	B''	7341	13	NW
4	B''	7345	14	NE
4	B''	7347	14	NW
4	B''	7390	17	SE
4	B''	7403	17	SW
4	B''	7416	18	SE
4	B''	7418	15	SE
4	B''	7419	18	SW
4	B''	7421	13	SE
4	B''	7427	13	SW
4	B''	7431	14	SE
4	B''	7432	14	SW
4	B''	7507	22	NE
4	B''	7513	19	NE
4	B''	7519	19	NW
4	B''	7521	23	NW
4	B''	7522	23	NE
4	B''	7523	24	NE
4	B''	7527	24	NW
4	B''	7571	20	SW
4	B''	7575	19	SE
4	B''	7580	24	SE
4	B''	7585	24	SW
4	B''	7599	22	SE
4	B''	7600	23	SE
4	B''	7602	23	SW
4	C''	7472	20	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 6. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B" to the west and to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 70%-80% of the Cell Group focusing in the eastern portion of the Cell Group.
4	C''	7473	21	NW
4	C''	7490	21	NE
4	C''	7566	20	SE
4	C''	7568	21	SW
4	C''	7593	21	SE
4	E''	7497	22	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the west and to the north, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	E''	7591	22	SE
4	P'	7501	23	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E" to the west, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the north, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	P'	7595	23	SW
4	P'	7664	26	NW
4	Q'	7489	23	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group P' to the west, to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the north, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group R' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	Q'	7586	23	SE
4	Q'	7666	26	NE
4	R'	7480	24	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Q' to the west, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group S' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	R'	7587	24	SW
4	S'	7475	24	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups R' to the west and T' to the east, and to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	S'	7589	24	SE
4	T'	7476	19	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group S' to the west, to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the north, and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 65%-75% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	T'	7594	19	SW
4	U'	7503	19	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7 and Proposed Linkage 16. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups T' to the west and V' to the east, and to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group E' to the north. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 50%-60% of the Cell Group focusing in the northern portion of the Cell Group.
4	U'	7605	19	SE
4	V'	7124	08	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 16. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group U' to the west and to chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 5%-15% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
4	V'	7226	08	SW
4	V'	7324	17	NW
4	V'	7412	17	SW
4	V'	7509	20	NW
4	V'	7603	20	SW
4	W'	7024	05	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 16. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group V' to the west and to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, desert scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 10%-20% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
4	W'	7118	08	NE
4	W'	7214	08	SE
4	W'	7300	17	NE
4	W'	7388	17	SE
4	W'	7481	20	NE
4	W'	7583	20	SE
4	X'	7113	09	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 16. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, desert scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W' to the west and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Y' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 20%-30% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
4	X'	7239	09	SW
4	X'	7301	16	NW
4	X'	7389	16	SW
4	X'	7482	21	NW
4	X'	7584	21	SW
4	X'	7675	28	NW
4	Y'	7151	09	NE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 16. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, desert scrub, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group X' to the west and to chaparral, grassland, desert scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Z' to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 40%-50% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
4	Y'	7241	09	SE
4	Y'	7302	16	NE
4	Y'	7392	16	SE
4	Y'	7486	21	NE
4	Y'	7588	21	SE
4	Y'	7672	28	NE
4	Z'	7152	10	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 16. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, desert scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral, grassland, desert scrub, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group Y' to the west and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B" to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 40%-50% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
4	Z'	7242	10	SW
4	Z'	7303	15	NW
4	Z'	7395	15	SW
4	Z'	7488	22	NW
4	Z'	7590	22	SW
4		7663	27	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 7. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7743 to the south, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #7665 to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 5 - Upper San Jacinto River
5	A	3828	18	SE	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3826 to the west and to chaparral, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3935 to the east. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 75%-85% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
5	A	3931	19	NE
5	B	4038	21	SW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4037 to the west. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 45%-55% of the Cell Group focusing in the southern portion of the Cell Group.
5	B	4141	28	NW
5		3723	13	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3725 to the east and to chaparral, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3721 in the San Jacinto Area Plan to the west. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the central portion of the Cell.
5		3725	13	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, grassland, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub,and water habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3723 to the west, to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3726 to the east, and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3824 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 55%-65% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
5		3726	18	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland habitat and agricultural land. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3725 to the west and to agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3826 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
5		3824	13	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3725 to the north and to chaparral habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3826 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 20%-30% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
5		3826	18	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland habitat and agricultural land. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat and agricultural land proposed for conservation in Cell #3824 to the west, to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the east, and to grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell 3726 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 60%-70% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
5		3935	20	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group A to the west and to chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4035 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the southern portion of the Cell.
5		4035	20	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4037 to the east and to chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #3935 to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 45%-55% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
5		4037	20	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Core 5. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to grassland, riparian scrub, woodland and forest habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4035 to the west and to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group B to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 6 - Tripp Flats
6	O	5721	01	NW	Conservation within this Cell Group will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 15. Conservation within this Cell Group will focus on chaparral, grassland, and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell Group will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5716 to the west and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5828 and #5835 both to the south. Conservation within this Cell Group will range from 60%-70% of the Cell Group focusing in the western portion of the Cell Group.
6	O	5725	01	NE
6		5709	02	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 15. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5716 to the east and #5810 to the south. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
6		5716	02	NE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 15. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral, coastal sage scrub and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5709 to the west, #5824 to the south, and in Cell Group O to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 70%-80% of the Cell focusing in the southeastern portion of the Cell.
6		5810	02	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 15. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5709 to the north and #5824 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 5%-15% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
6		5824	02	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 15. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5810 to the west, #5716 to the north, and #5828 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 65%-75% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
6		5828	01	SW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 15. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5824 to the west and in Cell Group O to the north and to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5835 to the east. Conservation within this Cell will range from 75%-85% of the Cell focusing in the northwestern portion of the Cell.
6		5835	01	SE	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 15. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and grassland habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #5828 to the west and to chaparral, grassland and Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group O to the north. Conservation within this Cell will range from 40%-50% of the Cell focusing in the northern portion of the Cell.
SUBUNIT 7 - Southern Badlands East
7		2469	13	NW	Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 11. Conservation within this Cell will focus on chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat. Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Groups S to the west and T to the south both in the San Jacinto Area Plan. Conservation within this Cell will range from 10%-20% of the Cell focusing in the southwestern portion of the Cell.
7		2471	13	NE	No new conservation is anticipated within this Cell.









3.3.13 San Jacinto Valley Area Plan

This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.

➤ Target Acreages

The target conservation acreage range for the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan is 21,740 – 29,665 acres; it is composed of approximately 10,200 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 11,540 – 19,465 acres of Additional Reserve Lands. The City of Hemet and the City of San Jacinto sit entirely within the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan. The target acreage range within the City of Hemet is 620– 1,000 acres. The target acreage range within the City of San Jacinto Valley is 1,580– 2,680 acres. The target acreages of both Cities are included within the 11,540 – 19,465 acre target conservation range on Additional Reserve Lands for the entire San Jacinto Valley Area Plan.

➤ Applicable Cores and Linkages

The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here generally as “Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages listed below are within the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan. For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume II, Section A.

Cores and Linkages within the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan

• Contains a portion of Proposed Constrained Linkage 20
• Contains all of Proposed Constrained Linkage 21
• Contains a portion of Proposed Core 3
• Contains a portion of Proposed Core 4
• Contains most of Proposed Core 5
• Contains most of Proposed Linkage 11
• Contains a large portion of Proposed Linkage 14
• Contains eastern portion of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 5
• Contains all of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 6
• Contains a large portion of Proposed Noncontiguous Habitat Block 7
• Contains a small portion of Existing Constrained Linkage C
• Contains a small portion of Existing Core J

Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit within the San Jacinto Valley Area Plan are presented lat