There is an ever increasing threat to our valuable foothill community because of land development. With good planning and design, wildlife and land developments can coexist. An example is a development in Tehachapi, California. Resource Managers were consulted during the first stages of the development. As the project progressed, the specialist designed, constructed, maintained, and operated many of the recreational facilities. In summary, the input of a resource manager can't be overstressed in the planning and design stages of a land development. We must learn to work hand in hand with the land developers, if we, as biologists, want to preserve wildlife in the foothill community.
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