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This is a major milestone in relations with equestrians and we look forward to working closely with them in the future.

• Rancho Palos Verdes has a long history of shared trail use for equestrians, hikers, and bicyclists. The “best native habitat” on the peninsula has coexisted with multi-use for decades.
   
• We support a multi-use designation for all trails to insure that all users have equal opportunity to access trails.
   
•  We also believe there is no effective method available to enforce segregated trails.
   
• Access to trails should be based on objective measured data gathered by an impartial process over a complete seasonal cycle and reviewed periodically.
   
• Trails should not be automatically closed when issues arise. Mitigation measures should be the first step in resolving any perceived problems.
   
• Measures include trail enhancements and maintenance that minimize impact on habitat.
   
• We have already demonstrated that we have a large volunteer group to help achieve this.
   
• Also user education. Along with the PVP Horsemen’s Association, we have volunteered to provide an on-trail presence to promote considerate and responsible trail use by and for all users.
   
• We invite all users and user groups to participate in the Educational Trails Unit.
   
• What we ask for is an opportunity to prove that we can make multi-use trails work.
   
• In summary:
  Start with multi-use trails.
  Monitor trails for a year fixing problems as we go.
  Close trails as a last resort.
  If a trail is closed, the reason for closure should be clearly defined to allow for future remedy and reopening.
   

Bicycle use was not addressed in the initial process. However, when we became involved, the committee welcomed our full participation in the plan development. We want to thank to PVPLC Staff Liaison Barbara Dye for her commitment to make the process fair and open to everyone. We want to thank the committee members who have recognized our efforts to demonstrate that we are responsible trail users who can assist the city maintain and manage these trails through volunteerism.

We support the principles of the management plan and value our association with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. We feel this relationship can be a positive model for cooperation among various trail users and land managers.

Introduction to Palos verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy completed April 14th

• Presentation outline

• Letter to Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

• Documents presented

In 1996 the city bought the Forrestal property (the Quarry) and dedicated it as the Forrestal Nature Preserve. On June 5, 2001, the City Council adopted the Forrestal Management Plan and entered into an agreement with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) for management of the Forrestal Nature Preserve (The PVPLC had played a major role in identifying funding opportunities and in negotiating the acquisition of the Forrestal Property).

The agreement signed in June 2001 accepted the Conservancy’s offer to manage the property on the City’s behalf. Under the agreement, the Conservancy will utilize its expertise and volunteers to undertake the day-to-day management of the Preserve consistent with the shared recreational and conservation goals, while the City will continue to oversee the maintenance of the reserve.  

In order to oversee the implementation of the Forrestal Management Plan, in September 2001, a Steering Committee was formed, comprised of representatives from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, and local interest groups - consisting of a local homeowner’s association representative, an equestrian representative, a natural resource/habitat representative, and a trail expert.