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Condor
provides a full range of inventory and assessment tools for
establishing pertinent baseline information. We utilize Global
Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) throughout all stages of inventory and assessment. Using
established regulatory protocols, we develop study methodologies
that are project-specific and location-specific.
Our technical services include:
- Rare plant surveys
- Sensitive habitat assessments
- Vegetation sampling and vegetation association classification
- Vegetation mapping
- Botanical and wildlife
surveys
- Archaeological surveys
- Wetland surveys
- Mitigation plan
Condor assists the client
in directing development away from sensitive areas, thus
avoiding impacts and minimizing costs. When impacts cannot
be avoided, we develop feasible mitigation measures, working
closely with our clients and
regulatory agencies.
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Map of GIS developed for Santa Clara River
Vegetation Mapping project |
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Condor's extensive and diverse
expertise is utilized to help clients develop and implement
Management Plans for Nature Reserves as well as Resource Conservation
Plans. Examples include the Point Sal Reserve Management Plan,
the Burton Mesa Land Management Plan, Valleyheart Gardens Conservation
Plan, and the Acquisition and Conservation Plans for
Rancho Dos Vistas and El Capitan Ranch. (top)
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Alligator Lizard, Gopher Snake, Seaside
Bird's Beak, Chocolate Lily, Monarch Butterfly,
Desert Tortoise and Horned Lizard are among
the sensitive species protected through
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Condor develops habitat restoration plans and manages their
implementation. Our work is based on more than 20 years of
experience with large scale revegetation efforts. We are highly
experienced in the planning and implementation of restoration
of oak woodlands, native grasslands, wetlands, and riparian
corridors, and other habitats.
Our methods include: careful examination of similar sites,
historical research, study of soils, hydrology, geologic formations,
and botanical and wildlife surveys. We use these elements
to plan for the restoration of hydrologic conditions, removal
of weeds, and revegetation with natives. (top)
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Ojai Meadows Wetland Restoration Plan
A nature plant nursery
implemented by Condor
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Construction
Monitoring
Condor provides construction monitoring to ensure compliance
with regulatory conditions. Condor's expert construction monitors
are highly respected as being some of the best in the business
- being knowledgeable of sensitive species, and having nearly
two decades of experience in working collaboratively with construction
crews to protect important habitat areas and sensitive species
while seeking to avoid costly delays in the construction schedule.
Regulatory agencies trust our integrity and our commitment to
environmental protection and knowledge of endangered species.
Development companies are appreciative of our punctuality, our
forthright and direct communication, and our ability to be creative
and flexible toward meeting and implementing project goals.
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Construction Monitoring
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Condor
provides professional grant writing services to clients that
need funds for open space acquisition, capital improvements,
field operations, and energy and water conservation. (top)
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