Culver City Parks Task 8.1 Final Plan - Flipbook - Page 244
4. PRESERVE AND ENHANCE NATURAL HABITATS BY SUPPORTING BIODIVERSITY AND
ECOSYSTEM CONNECTIVITY.
Action/Methods
4.a
4.b
Promote connectivity, chronodiversity, and biodiversity of the tree canopy within Culver City Parks and the Culver City urban forest.
City Lead
Potential Partners
Public Works, PRCS
Baldwin Hills Conservancy, LA County Parks and Recreation,
CCUSD
4.a.i
Plant native and climate adapted tree species to bolster the current urban tree canopy, and replace existing
non-native or invasive tree specimens as they reach senescence. Planting should be in accordance with
applicable current or future planting guidelines or ordinances.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
4.a.ii
Increase the amount of small trees under 8” diameter at breast height (DBH) by a minimum of 20%, as
recommended by the Culver City Urban Forest Master Plan, to achieve chronodiversity in the urban forest.
Short Term (0-5 years)
4.a.iii
Create connected corridors of shade in Culver City Parks and the streetscapes leading to and between the
parks and other public lands.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
4.a.iv
Maintain and increase the number of trees and species of trees in Culver City Parks in order to increase
the baseline tree canopy by 20% by 2045 in accordance with the 2019 LA Countywide Our County
Sustainability Plan. Additional tree planting should be prioritized in the following Culver City neighborhoods
with the lowest tree canopy coverage: Lucerne/Higuera neighborhood of the Hayden Track, Clarkdale,
Culver West, Washington Culver, Jefferson, McManus, Fox Hills, and the Blanco neighborhood.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
Increase plant species biodiversity and habitat areas in Culver City, with a focus on native plants appropriate to the Ballona Creek
Watershed and the LA Basin.
City Lead
4.d
General Plan
Implementation Actions
PR 6.7
PR 6.8
Potential Partners
Public Works, PRCS
4.c
Estimated Timeline
LA County Parks and Recreation, US Army Corps.
4.b.i
Replace turf grass in non-functional areas with native species substitutes to comply with AB-1572 by 2027.
Short Term (0-5 years)
4.b.ii
Plant native and climate adapted understory shrubs and groundcovers to replace non-native existing species
in accordance with applicable current or future planting guidelines or ordinances.
Short Term (0-5 years)
C-2.5
4.b.iii
Actively remove volunteer invasive plant species as defined by California Invasive Plant Council from habitat
sensitive areas, utilizing best management practices. Prevent these species from being planted in new projects
and construction.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
LU-16.1
4.b.iv
Utilize pollinator-friendly native species to promote biodiversity.
Short Term (0-5 years)
LU-16.4
4.b.v
Install shielded low light temperature fixtures near sensitive habitat areas for wildlife.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
C-2.8
Create a network of ecological corridors and habitat patches from the parks system to adjacent regional ecological public lands.
City Lead
Potential Partners
Public Works, PRCS
LA County Flood Control District, Baldwin Hills Conservancy, LA
County Parks and Recreation
C-6.8
4.c.i
Increase the amount of riparian tree species in and around the Ballona Creek to help create a continuous
habitat corridor for bird species from Baldwin Hills to the estuary at Marina del Rey.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
4.c.ii
Plant a continuous tree canopy along the main street corridors identified in the Urban Forest Master Plan
where they connect to or cross park land. These corridors include Sepulveda Blvd south of Ballona Creek,
Washington Blvd, and Jefferson Blvd north of Raintree Circle.
Short Term (0-5 years)
4.c.iii
Augment the current fragmented, isolated swathes of coastal scrub and chaparral vegetation in parks and
open space areas with layered planting. Use native species where possible in urban contexts adjacent to
broader open lands to create habitat patch connections.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
LU-16.3 and C-2.6
4.c.iv
Collaborate with interested partner organizations, such as the Baldwin Hills Conservancy, to locate and
implement critical habitat areas in areas such as the Baldwin Hills or Ballona Creek.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
LU-17.1
4.c.v
Develop educational signage along with habitat improvements to build community awareness of regional
ecological connections and critical habitat.
Short-to-Mid Term
(0-10 years)
C-3.4
Institute climate resilient and environmentally responsible monitoring and maintenance practices in the Culver City Parks system.
City Lead
Potential Partners
Public Works, PRCS
4.d.i
LA City College, CCUSD
Train maintenance staff to work with native plants and ecosystems, collaborating with local organizations and
educational institutions to provide this vocational training.
Short Term (0-5 years)
4.d.ii
Follow best management practices in sediment and vegetation management for erosion control and runoff.
Short Term (0-5 years)
4.d.iii
Where applicable in future land acquisitions (such as the Inglewood Oil Field), implement remediation
strategies to support native habitat and the development of functioning soil systems that improve moisture
retention and plant health.
Long Term (10-15 years)
4.d.iv
Reduce pesticide use as applicable and in accordance with Culver City and LA County guidelines.
Short Term (0-5 years)
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