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Conservation &
Wildlife Initiatives at
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Joshua Tree Ranch & Quail Springs Farm |
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a newly created section of the website attempt to document the numerous Ranch initiatives related to Wildlife, Plant, Soil
and Water Conservation. |
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- Coyote Protection
- Wildlife Management- Brush Piles,
Quail, Rabbits.
- Wildlife & Water - open water
sources..
- Wildfire control, Fire Access, Conservation (see below)
- Animal protection from predators. (see below)
- Scenic Views and Rural Values (see below)
- Equestrian Access (see below)
- Noise Pollution: animal noises.
- Light Pollution and Night Sky (section coming soon)
- Fly control and pest abatement (section coming soon )
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Wildfire Control
verses Conservation. |
As the 2006 wild fire that consumed most of Pioneertown and other serious
fires that have effected areas of the hi desert have shown, one can never be too
careful about fires, particularly in places subject to strong winds,
like on occasion in Joshua Tree. Much of the land on the south
side of Joshua Tree are in a "fire hazard overly" and thus added care
must be taken. In addition, wild fire risk is exponentially
related to draught, something California has been experiencing more of
in recent year. The Ranch, in conjunction with
local and state agencies, work to together to help keep both
the ranch and community safe.
- Fire access roads and breaks. These roads provide access
to emergency equipment and personnel to areas effected by fire and
act as firebreaks inhibition the spread of fire. Fire access
roads are ranch conform to the minimum width standards standard
required by the fire marshal.
- Control burning of organic materials restricted to periods
allowed by our agricultural burn permit and notification of local
fire agency.
- In areas where human and animal safety are a concern, we remove dead trees,
dead branches from trees and brush to inhibit the spread of wild
fire.
The most fireproof setting is one devoid of all organic material.
While nothing would burn, it would not be a very pleasant place to
enjoy. We believe that the solution coexisting in a natural
environment is sticking a balance between the competing issues and
concerns.
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Scenic Views &
Commitment to Rural Values |
Much of areas surrounding Quail Springs Road has been designated a
scenic corridor by the County of San Bernardino. We at the Ranch
honor to be part of such a venerable designation. We confirm our
commitment to ensuring that
- the area of natural beauty that can be seen from this road will
continue to be seen and that
- the areas of the ranch immediately adjacent to the road are kept
in a manner that enhance rural values of the other rurally zone land
in the area leading up to the National Park.
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Equestrian Access -
Use of Public Roads - Concern & Complaints |
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Equestrians must be mindful that not everyone appreciates horse with the
same enthusiasm that they do. In fact, many people consider
horses a nuisance and an unwelcome addition to public roads. The Ranch
continues to work with local land owners and concerned citizens about
public and private access. While the equestrians that raise and
train horses at the Ranch can not be responsible for action by the "non
ranch riders" in Joshua Tree, "ranch riders" and "ranch management" want
to accept the responsibility of being a sounding board for community
concern. If you have a concern or or a complaint, please e-mail
Concerns&Complaints@JoshuaTreeRanch.Com Also
see Land Use.
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Farm and Ranch
Animal Protection |
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Joshua Tree has numerous predators that pose some mortal threats to
animal if not addressed. Grown horses are generally fine but ranch
ducks, goats, and newborn horses are at risk from the assortment of
hawks, other birds of prey, Coyotes, and local Bobcats. We have
seen cougars in areas where we ride but never near the ranch. This
is probably a good thing, since a cougar would probably have there way.
Anyway, we keep the animal we believe are most at animals at risk in
predator proof enclosures. For more information see
ducks
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Quail Springs Farm |
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Mile 3.0 miles up Park Blvd/Quail Springs Road
On the way to the main entrance to the park
Joshua Tree, CA 92252 |
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1.8 miles
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Joshua Tree National Park - Main Gate |
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