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Wildlife Camera Study
That’s a Wrap! Our wildlife camera study has concluded. Back in December 2019, the Habitat Authority placed several infrared motion-activated cameras along trails in the Preserve to document wildlife presence and movement patterns. Little did we know that just a few short months later we would experience a global pandemic and the Preserve would be closed temporarily in response. The cameras continued to roll while visitors sheltered at home. Originally, the cameras were to remain in place for one full year, however, the Habitat Authority continued the study for an additional year to collect data during 2021 that would serve as a comparison to wildlife and recreational...
Read MoreRequest for Proposals- Mechanical Fuel Clearance
Notice Requesting Proposals for mechanical clearance of the hills (click here) Specifications (scope of work)(click here) The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority (Habitat Authority), a local public entity of the State of California, requests proposals from contractors for fuel modification (weed abatement) services for properties in Whittier/Hacienda Heights. March 28: A job walk is required, and will be provided on Monday, March 28 at 9 a.m. Meet at Habitat Authority office 7333 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602. RSVP to mmiller@HabitatAuthority.org March 30: Questions can be answered about the specifications and project by submitting...
Read MoreGoat Grazing in the Hills
Goat grazing for fire prevention coming soon to the Turnbull Canyon area in March. Check back for updates and more information. Funding for Puente Hills Fuels Reduction Project provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire Prevention Program as part of the California Climate Investments Program ...
Read MoreRequest for Bids-Tree removal
Click for Request Inviting Bids Click for Addendum #1 for RIB Scope of work involves tree removal in La Habra Heights in November 2021. See above document for details. Timeline: Sept. 27, 2021- 10 am: Mandatory Job Walk Sept. 30, 2021- 12 pm: Questions due Oct. 7, 2021- 10 am: Bids due Questions can be directed to Andrea Gullo, agullo@habitatauthority.org RSVP for job walk to Melissa Miller,...
Read MoreHellman trailhead to open Aug. 1st
Good news! Hellman Park Trailhead will open Sunday, Aug 1. It’ll be open for pedestrian access only. The parking lot will be closed to cars. To help hikers with parking near the Hellman and Turnbull Canyon Trails, here is a link to a map of restricted parking areas in Whittier. Trail users can park outside of this area and enjoy a warm up walk to the trails (or bike to Turnbull)....
Read MoreEarth Day – Join Us, Saturday April 24
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86852134812 Topic: Puente Hills Preserve Earth Day Celebration Time: Apr 24, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86852134812 Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 868 5213 4812 Find your local number:...
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Ecologist Blog
- Time for the Animals
- What Makes Them Tick - By Bo Gould (intern)
- Shaking it Up with Rattlesnakes - by Bo Gould (intern)
- Living With Coyotes
- It’s the Great Backyard Bird Count
- Rodenticides....Unintended Consequences
- Stop, look, listen!
- Something is bugging our oaks...
- Should you be afraid of bobcats?
- What’s Lurking in your Firewood?