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j SO CIE 1. <br /> t � o0> <br /> o <br /> T ? o NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF OREGON <br /> c <br /> z <br /> Dedicated to the enjoyment conservation and study <br /> of Oregon's native plants and habitats. <br /> A °�Nne %e6. <br /> April 7, 2009 <br /> Parks and Open Space Director <br /> 1820 Roosevelt Blvd. <br /> Eugene, OR 97402 <br /> Dear Johnny Medlin, <br /> The Emerald Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon strongly endorses the <br /> Mariposa Woodland Management Plan of the City of Eugene. This project, for the <br /> northwest corner of Spencer Butte Park will be an important demonstration for <br /> enhancement and restoration of native ecosystems. <br /> The plan clearly sets out goals and objectives and indicators for measuring results. <br /> The ancient ponderosa pine trees, some designated as heritage trees, are a high <br /> priority for protection. Like other areas in Eugene, the Mariposa woodland site is <br /> under encroachment from native conifers and many non - native shrubs, forbs and <br /> grasses. In order to maintain this high quality example of oak -pine habitat, in the <br /> absence of regular burns, active management is required. The "Ridgeline Area Open <br /> Space Vision and Action Plan ", supported and endorsed by many environmental <br /> groups such as The Nature Conservancy, McKenzie River Trust, and Long Ton <br /> Watershed Council, recommended management actions be applied to Spencer Butte <br /> Park. Many of the specific habitat management actions included in this plan are <br /> based on this document. <br /> The planned strategy is a thorough and comprehensive conservation assessment, <br /> and a framework for strategies to protect and restore our native habitats and <br /> species. Of greatest importance is the protection of the oak -pine woodland and <br /> savanna. <br /> The Emerald Chapter enthusiastically supports the City of Eugene in its goals at <br /> Spencer Butte and the methods of achieving these goals. <br /> Sincerely, > I ^I ) <br /> • <br /> Brian Basor Dr. Rhoda Love <br /> President, Emerald Chapter Conservation Chair, Emerald Chapter <br /> Native Plant Society of Oregon Native Plant Society of Oregon <br /> bcb10@humboldt.edu rglove @uoregon.edu <br /> Emerald Chapter • www.EmeraldNPSO.org • P.O. Box 902 • Eugene, OR • 97440 -0902 <br />