HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09111990 - S.1 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Of
,CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Supporting ` )
the Preservation of. ) Resolution 90/5 90,
California`'s Oak Woodlands
WHEREAS, California's oak trees are characteristic of the East Bay's landscape:
golden hills dotted with `deep. green trees; and
WHEREAS; 'oak woodlands provide critical habitat for hundreds of: species of
wildlife, and visual enjoyment, to residents and visitors to the region; and
WHEREAS, more than one mi11. on' acres of oak woodlands have' been lost since 1945,
and the losses continue due to intensive conversion to agriculture, :firewood
demand and urban encroachment; and
WHEREAS, there are only 2.74,000 acres of valley oak left i'n California, ,a tree
unique-to this state. and most vulnerable to extinction; and
WHEREAS', several species of oak do not appear to.. be regenerating; .an'd
MHEREAS;, the'.continued-existence of. oak woodland .is critical to the 'ecol,ogi•cal
diversity ,of 'the region, and the:. loss of this . resource in adjoining lands
indicates a deteriorating •relationship with our environment; .and
WHEREAS, the state. Board 'of Forestry .has undertaken a program of development;
extension and research concerning California's oak woodlands; and
WHEREAS, 'tho State. Legislature.,,-among other governmental agencies, has declared
1990 .to be the "Year of the 'Oak";
THEREFORE, BE IT -RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
commends, -supports and joins in these regional and statewide efforts to preserve
and increase the numbers of our. magnificent native oaks, especially during this
fall season, .when acorns are gathered and planted to- insure;, a new generation of
beautiful trees.
Introduced by:
Tom Powers
First District
I hereby certify-- .that this is a true
and correct copy of an action taken
entered on the "minutes ,of :the Board
of Supervisors on September -11-, -1990 .
ATTESTED: September ill 1990
Phil Batchelor, .Clerk of the
„ Board of Supervisors and
Cou Admi i trator
Deputy 'Clerk
90/590