Fort Ord National Monument (FONM)
An environmental summary by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
Contents
Overview
Fort Ord National Monument (FONM) is a 14,658-acre public habitat conservation area located on the site of the former Fort Ord. The Monument is managed by the Bureau of Land Management who oversees the protection and management of 44 rare plants and animals present in the area. FONM is characterized by diverse habitats including maritime chaparral, oak woodland, seasonal vernal pools, and coastal grassland. [2] FONM boasts over 86 miles of trails that are accessible by foot, bike, and horseback.[3]
Designation
In 2012, President Barack Obama use the Antiquities Act to declare the BLM-managed portion of the former Fort Ord a National Monument intending to “maintain its historical and cultural significance, attract tourists and recreationalists from near and far and enhance its unique natural resources, for the enjoyment of all Americans” [4]
Programs and Projects on FONM
BLM Grazing Program
References
- ↑ BLM
- ↑ Fort Ord National Monument https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/fort-ord-national-monument
- ↑ Fort Ord National Monument https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/fort-ord-national-monument
- ↑ Obama White House FONM designation https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2012/04/20/presidential-proclamation-establishment-fort-ord-national-monument
Links
- United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- Fort Ord Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Fort Ord Recreational Habitat Area (FORHA)
- Recreational Planning Initiatives in the California Central Coast
Disclaimer
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