Biological Assessment confirms Tesla is irreplaceable for its Biodiversity and Regional Ecological Values
Friends of Tesla Park just released the most complete compilation of currently available data and information on the biological resources and ecological values of Tesla. Titled Reserve Classification of California State Parks Alameda-Tesla Property, Alameda County, California based on an Assessment of Biological Resources and the Effects of Recreational Activities on those Resources, the report was prepared to inform the pending classification decision of the State Parks and Recreation Commission.
The report documents the regional and statewide significance of Tesla and its role in meeting priority conservation objectives and includes a synthesis on the scientific research analyzing the impacts of recreational activities, and the negative impacts of those activities on the natural resources.
The report concludes that the best classification option available to protect Tesla’s 3,100-acres of irreplaceable biodiversity and broad ecosystem values is for the California Department of Parks and Recreation Commission to classify Tesla as a State Reserve.
One key finding:
Independent research and government assessments show that Tesla has one of the highest levels of botanical and wildlife biodiversity in the entire state. Tesla’s specific geographic location, topography and physical characteristics support its biodiversity.
Watch for more key findings from the report!
Tesla has one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the State according to Biological Assessment.
