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The Catalina Island Conservancy, which controls 88% of the island, announced Wednesday it was scrapping plans to eradicate the non-native mule deer population by shooting them from helicopters ...
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Established to protect and restore Catalina, the Conservancy seeks a balance between conservation and public interest. Catalina's native plant community is central to the ecosystem of the island, providing habitats that offer shelter and food to the island's endemic and native animals like the Catalina Island fox, Catalina quail, and bald eagles among many other species.
The Catalina Island mountain mahogany is threatened by ungulates such as deer, and feral goats and pigs. [5] Introduced goats have been removed from the island. Introduced mule deer remain on Catalina Island and may threaten the survival of the species. [8] Fencing has been placed to prevent the remaining animals from touching the plants. [5]
Arrow Point to Lion Head Point (SMCA) is a marine protected area on Catalina Island that includes offshore, island marine habitat off California’s south coast. The SMCA covers 0.67 square miles (1.7 km 2). In general an SMCA protects marine life by limiting the removal of marine wildlife from within their borders.
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The City of Live Oak is the headquarters for the Suwannee River Regional Library System. [19] Live Oak had a small town library up until the 1940s, which was financed by the County with $25 a month. This first library was a small wooden structure located on the corner of Pine and Wilbur, originally used as the public restrooms for white women. [19]