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• Use resulting data to develop effective tree management practices.

Policy 11: The City cannot control wildlife’s natural movements and will only respond to dangerous or life-threatening situations on private land.

Issues

• Animal movement sometimes causes discomfort for private land owners.

• Seasonal animal movement can at times pose danger to humans.

Strategies

• Continue to provide natural corridors such as stream, river or tree lines for daily and seasonal animal movement when feasible.

• The Division of Police will respond to emergency (life/death situations) calls pertaining to wild animals (e.g., a deer/vehicle incident).

• Manage and maintain wildlife habitat on City property, allowing for best land and wildlife management practices.

• Educate the public on limitations of what can be controlled.

Policy 12: The City of Dublin will apply scientific knowledge and technical skills to protect, conserve, limit and enhance all wildlife on public land when deemed necessary by the Director of Parks and Open Space, following state and federal regulations

Issues

• Private landowners bordering public lands sometimes lack education about wildlife.

• Homeowners may be unaware of animals’ natural habitats.

• Wildlife populations can cause damage.

• Overpopulation can cause decline of habitat.

Strategies

• Monitor populations and movement of animals through sightings, studies and ecological assessments, when feasible.

• Educate residents living adjacent to public lands on ways of coexisting with wildlife, when necessary.

• Wildlife damage, such as deer rubs, woodchuck holes or rabbit browse will be assessed and relevant action taken when needed.

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