Corridor habitat is ridiculous as well, if it puts the habitat of humans in a secondary position to the habitat of animals, but the word itself is problematic. It makes it sound as though there are vast public easements that the counties are dedicating to species preservation alone. A lot of those “corridors” are owned by private individuals who would prefer they be kept clear, or, in some cases farmed. We knew of one farmer who faced a fish & game official, complete with side arm, when he tried to disk his field, in prepartion for planting.
This is just insanity—and it’s a lot more widespread than you are making it sound.
No, really, farmer18th, I didn’t say I condone the habitat thing just described it. Some in the area have described those corridors as “freeways for fire”... and they don’t always successfully save the species.
You must recognize, though, that SoCal IS Fire Country. There’s no way around it; it’s the nature of the landscape. In fact, throughout the west nature has always “managed” the land via wildfires.
I think eco-systems are adaptable, and will transform as needed as the habitat changes.
Well, I hope your farmer friend went ahead and did what he needed to do. I’ve heard of folks who defied “regulations” and did not suffer penalties.