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2 BACKGROUND: report, Map 3). The report also shows buffers and connections between Core (continued) Areas (Map 4). The report includes several recommendations for achieving wildlife habitat preservation goals. A Landscape with Wildlife meets one of the objectives stated in the adopted goals of the Board of Commissioners (see attachment 1). At the October 21, meeting, TLC stated that approximately $4,000 is remaining from the original $10,000 appropriation. They requested, and the BOCC approved, a proposal to conduct a "Phase II" of A Landscape with Wildlife. TLC will conduct additional field investigations of specific habitat areas during Spring 1998, and will identify priority habitat locations. This phase is expected to be completed by August, 1998. The findings and recommendations of A Landscape with Wildlife will be incorporated into the Natural Areas Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan. Preparation of the Natural Areas Element is underway by Planning Staff. A draft will be presented in August, 1998. Following the TLC presentation on October 21, the Board asked the Planning staff to report on various methods that can be implemented to protect wildlife habitat. The staff report will review, in the context of the adopted Resource Preservation goals of the Board of Commissioners, the following subjects: • review current ordinances and policies that support habitat protection, including the guidelines of the County's Flexible Development regulations. • review the state of the art in planning tools and techniques for habitat protection, including regulatory methods employed by other state and local governments; • review programs that encourage voluntary initiatives by private landowners and education programs that support these efforts; and • review land acquisition strategies. RECOMMENDATION: Administration Recommendation The Administration recommends that the Board of Commissioners receives this report for information purposes only.