Permanent Preservation of 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, located just west of Hope Ranch, is a 325-acre area of oak woodlands, riparian habitat, and informal public trails used by various groups, including birdwatchers, bikers, dog walkers, and horseback riders.
- The conservation easement will protect the space from development.
- Current recreational uses and park management will still be allowed.
The easement only applies to the 36-acre county-owned portion on the northwestern edge of More Mesa.
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Author's summary: Santa Barbara County protects 36 acres of More Mesa.