The CCRC holds two meetings a year the third Thursday in October (Fall) and the third Thursday in April (Spring). Ranchers, researchers, landowners and conservationist gather to learn about and discuss topics related to sustaining rangelands for livestock production, communities and conservation on California's central coast. Meetings are held on rangeland sites through out the Central Coast. All meeting are open the public.
Coming Soon: Spring 2025 Workshop
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
Cottle Edward Picnic Area
Cost: $40.00 – lunch included
Deadline to Register is April 10, 2025
The Conservation and Control of CA Ground Squirrels
A Valued Species and Pest on Rangelands
The California Ground Squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) is a beneficial species and a pest on rangelands. While conservation of California Ground Squirrels is important on rangelands where their ecological roles are valued, control measures may be necessary where their activities cause significant economic or ecological harm. At this workshop we will consider the role of ground squirrels on our natural working lands.
We will learn about decisions landowners and resource managers make for conservation versus control. We will hear about efforts to enhance ground squirrel habitat and thresholds for controlling ground squirrels to manage pest impact. We will also consider the efficacy of ground squirrel control methods including a) regulations covering ground squirrel control, b) integrated pest management, and c) future options
CE credits for pest management will be provided.
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