Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Station 7Natural Systems City of Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan Open HouseGoals, Strategies, and Actions: Strategy 2. Promote ecosystem resilience Proper ecosystem management can not only optimize carbon sequestration, but also promote ecosystem resilience to changes in the environment. This strategy supports preservation of natural areas and wildlife. Potential actions include: • Promoting forest fire management and planning that is supported by the best available science. • Considering climate change projections in forest and ecosystem management. • Improving public lands management through enhanced habitat restoration and conservation that protects at-risk species and optimizes the provision of ecosystem services. • Updating the City’s street tree guide and landscape design standards to include tree species appropriate for the future local climate. • Managing forests to retain biodiversity, ecosystem function, and ecosystem services, and protecting the structural and genetic diversity in forests • Using impervious surfaces to reduce flood risk. 2Place “dot” here to support Strategy Strategy 3. Conserve water use within City operations The City leads by example. Conserving water in its internal operations and city-provided services demonstrates its commitment to reducing climate impacts on natural systems in Ashland. Potential actions include: • Implementing efficiency recommendations from the recent City facilities water audit. • Updating City landscaping standards to reduce water consumption and chemical use. • Exploring opportunities to install rainwater collection systems for City facilities for graywater and outdoor uses. 3Place “dot” here to support Strategy