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More To Do On Volcan Mountain
Maintenance and restoration of natural habitat: VMPF's long-term vision is to see all of Volcan Mountain preserved for all time. To attain this dream, the VMPF continues to work with individuals, public agencies and private organizations to ensure that land on Volcan which goes up for sale will be purchased for preservation - not development.
These areas are being set aside for low-impact public use or as ecological reserves. Disturbed areas are being replanted or otherwise encouraged to regain their natural state. Meanwhile, the VMPF is assisting present landowners to better appreciate and care for their part of the mountain.
The VMPF is dedicated to working not against, but alongside of local landowners to protect Volcan's resources. The goal: a winning situation for everyone.
Protection
of native plant and animal species:
As the habitat is preserved and
restored, resident plants and animals native to the area may live together
in ecological balance. Migrant species will continue to find Volcan Mountain
a welcome haven.
Preservation
of archaeological and historical sites:
Volcan Mountain has a rich
human history, having been home to Native Americans, miners, ranchers
and other early settlers. Several archaeological sites need protection
and there are undoubtedly others not yet identified.
Encouragement
of study and education:
As a relatively undisturbed, thriving eco-system,
Volcan Mountain has a great deal to teach us.
The VMPF sponsors ecological,
archaeological and historical research and plans to establish an interpretive
program for visitors.
Preservation
of endangered and sensitive species:
Protecting large areas of undisturbed
habitat has been determined to be one of the best ways to protect species
from extinction. Volcan Mountain is one of the richest and largest areas
in San Diego County available for protection from willing sellers.
A unifying
link connecting wilderness areas:
Volcan Mountain is the "missing
link" in a chain of protected land extending from Palomar Mountain
south through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, from the proposed San Dieguito
River Valley Park east to Anza Borrego Desert State Park.
This link is
vital in assuring survival of migrant and transitional species and population
diversity for resident species.
Wild, open
spaces for the benefit of all:
Residents and visitors will continue
to enjoy this majestic backdrop to the local scenery. This undistrubed
view-shed is a prominent visual feature of Julian and the surrounding
area of the back country.
Hikers and nature-lovers may delight in exploring Volcan's slopes and summits. And all residents of this rapidly growing part of the world may take pleasure in the knowledge that some of the original beauty of Southern California is still untouched.
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