Why must Tesla park be Classified as a Reserve? #20 – To provide educational opportunities for K-12, underserved populations and university level research in addition to enjoyment of Tesla’s natural and cultural riches for all.
Why must Tesla park be Classified as a Reserve? #19 – To respect, honor and protect all of the Tesla wildlands which hold archeological and sacred sites of Indigenous groups from the East Bay and San Joaquin Valley.
Why must Tesla park be Classified as a Reserve? #18- Tesla has 5 bat species that roost on the site, including Townsend’s big-eared bat, a species of special concern.
Why must Tesla park be Classified as a Reserve? 32 of the special-status animal species at Tesla are ‘Species of Greatest Conservation Need’ in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). https://wildlife.ca.gov/SWAP
Why must Tesla park be Classified as a Reserve? #16 – Tesla has over 1,000 acres of Blue oak woodlands, identified by the State as a conservation priority.
Why must Tesla park be Classified as a Reserve? #15 – Tesla has highest ranking of terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity measures (native species; rare species’ irreplaceability) in State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife ACE (Areas of Conservation Emphasis) project.