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Learn how to identify species in the oak savannah habitat, research their specific needs, and plan restoration accordingly. Clear administration, start habitat restoration, and continue throughout 2009 for western gray squirrels, California quails, western bluebirds, and American kestrels.
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Restoring Rare Native Habitats in the Oak Savannah Schyler Sprague Wesley Stein Rob Livesay
Action Plan • Identify species that are found in the oak savannah habitat • Research specific needs of each species • Plan habitat restoration according each species needs • Get clearance from administration • Start restoring oak savannah habitat • Continue oak savannah restoration throughout the 2009 year
Species Native to the Oak Savannah • The Western Gray Squirrel • The California Quail • The Western Bluebird • The American Kestrel
Specific Needs of Each Species • The Western Gray Squirrel - Oak Trees or other trees that produce seeds or nuts • The California Quail - Grasses, shrubbery such as huckleberry, blackberry, and Oregon grape and trees that produce seeds or nuts. They are also strongly associated with needing a thick cover for shelter • The Western Bluebird - Old trees with plenty of wood pecker holes, nest boxes, shallow bird bathes and berry bushes • The American Kestrel - Old trees, nest boxes 20-30 feet from the ground, and open meadows
Clearance From Administration • Talk to Ms. Stroud • Get clearance from school district office
Continue Restoring Oak Savannah Habitat Through 2009 • Empty bird boxes • Continue providing shelter for the four different species • Pass project on to Apes class 2009-2010