Section 1362 Of Article 3.5. Oak Woodlands Conservation Act From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.5.
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. It is the intent of the Legislature that this article
accomplish all of the following:
(a) Support and encourage voluntary, long-term private stewardship
and conservation of California's oak woodlands by offering
landowners financial incentives to protect and promote biologically
functional oak woodlands over time.
(b) Provide incentives to protect and encourage farming and
ranching operations that are operated in a manner that protects and
promotes healthy oak woodlands.
(c) Provide incentives for the protection of oak trees providing
superior wildlife values on private lands.
(d) Encourage local land use planning that is consistent with the
preservation of oak woodlands, particularly special oak woodlands
habitat elements.
(e) Provide guidelines for spending the funds allocated for oak
woodlands pursuant to the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean
Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (the
Villaraigosa-Keeley Act (Chapter 1.692 (commencing with Section
5096.300) of Division 5 of the Public Resources Code)).
(f) Establish a fund for oak woodlands conservation, to which
future appropriations for oak woodlands protection may be made, and
specify grant making guidelines.