Section 1955.
1955. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) California’s climate is changing. Rising temperatures, increases in the frequency and severity of extreme events like drought and wildfire, changing ocean conditions, and shifts in precipitation patterns all pose threats to California’s wildlife. These changes are shifting the habitat ranges of many California species, requiring […]
Section 1956.
1956. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms apply: (a) “Compensatory mitigation credit” means a credit that may be used to fulfill, in whole or in part, mitigation requirements under applicable federal, state, or local law. (b) “Long-term durability” means doing both of the following: (1) Providing a plan, approved in writing by the department, that ensures […]
Section 1957.
1957. (a) The department may approve compensatory mitigation credits for wildlife connectivity actions taken under either of the following programs: (1) Chapter 7.9 (commencing with Section 1797). (2) Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 1850). (b) (1) A wildlife connectivity action shall, if feasible, permanently protect all real property comprising the wildlife connectivity action or where the wildlife connectivity action is […]
Section 1958.
1958. The department may adopt guidelines and criteria to aid in the implementation of this chapter. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to the development, adoption, or amendment of guidelines or criteria pursuant to this section. These guidelines shall […]