Permanent Preservation of Santa Barbara's More Mesa
Santa Barbara County and community partners have vowed to protect 36 acres of More Mesa from housing development pressures in perpetuity.
More Mesa, a 325-acre area of oak woodlands, riparian habitat, and informal public trails, is a beloved nature preserve located just west of Hope Ranch.
The new conservation easement will safeguard the protected area from development while still allowing current recreational uses and park management.
Note that only the 36-acre county-owned portion on the northwestern edge of More Mesa is included in the easement.
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Author's summary: Santa Barbara County protects 36 acres of More Mesa.