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SECTION 11.0 PUBLIC ACCESS <br /> Controlled public access will provide various organizations and individuals the opportunity <br /> for nature study, photography, and general sight-seeing. The development of a nature trail <br /> beginning at Forest Lake Road, where it intersects the property on the northwestern corner, <br /> and ending at an overlook near the nesting islands of South Tracy Lake will provide for <br /> organized wildlife walks (see Restoration Map). Conducted by the ranch on a scheduled <br /> basis, groups such as local Audubon Chapters will be able to enjoy several of the open <br /> space elements of the planned habitat protection and restoration goals outlined in this <br /> document. The trail will take visitors through oak savanna, grasslands, by two vernal <br /> pools, and ultimately to restored lake, permanent and seasonal marshes, and riparian <br /> habitat. The trail will be maintained by the ranch and will provide some interpretive panels <br /> highlighting the flora and fauna of the region,including threatened and endangered species. <br /> The nature trail will be closed during certain periods of the year depending upon the needs <br /> of sensitive wildlife species. <br /> Access will also be provided to various Native American groups seeking to appreciate tribal <br /> burial sites and other areas of interest. Sites will be provided to Indian groups desiring to <br /> bury ancestral remains and artifacts, as well as performing religious ceremonies. <br /> In order to protect wildlife, the use of the airspace by low flying aircraft,which currently <br /> are flying over the property, will be strictly controlled in the future,especially in the <br /> natural areas. <br /> Buckeye Ranch Resource Plan (November, 1993) <br /> 244 <br />