- Author: Devii R. Rao
This is the twice-a-year meeting of the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition. The goal of this meeting is to improve economic security for livestock operators on the Central Coast by preventing livestock-carnivore conflict and providing potential resources when they do occur. For more information or to register click here.
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, 4150 Sears Ranch Rd, La Honda, CA 94020
Cost: $35.00, includes lunch
Registration Deadline: Thu, Oct 5, 2017
Description
The goal of this meeting will be to improve understanding of tools for increasing livestock safety and carnivore tolerance on California's central coast rangelands -- from the perspectives of ranchers, agencies, and other rangeland owners. We will explore how techniques are applied to prevent depredations as well as methods for increasing economic viability of ranching alongside carnivores, including agency policies for compensation. Meeting presenters and participants will discuss animal husbandry practices, as well as hear from practitioners involved with local wildlife compensation programs.
Goal
Improve economic security for livestock operators on the Central Coast by preventing livestock-carnivore conflict and providing potential resources when they do occur.
Objectives
- Improve understanding of tools and approaches that Central Coast ranchers and land managers can apply to reduce carnivore-livestock interactions
- Provide an introduction to a local depredation compensation program for losses when they occur
- Foster productive discussion of these topics