Adaptive Management and Monitoring Plan (AMMP) for the Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan (LOHCP)

The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking a qualified professional firm to develop an Adaptive Management and Monitoring Plan (AMMP) for the Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan (LOHCP). The AMMP will provide guidance on long-term conservation program strategies and ensure compliance with the requirements of the California Endangered Species Act and the Federal Endangered Species Act. The plan will cover a 3,644-acre area centered on the unincorporated community of Los Osos in central coastal California. The selected firm will be responsible for developing the AMMP, which will include monitoring protocols, adaptive management processes, and performance criteria for habitat restoration and management actions. Some key points of this opportunity include: • Developing an Adaptive Management and Monitoring Plan for the Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan • Providing guidance on long-term conservation program strategies • Ensuring compliance with the California Endangered Species Act and the Federal Endangered Species Act • Covering a 3,644-acre area in central coastal California • Including monitoring protocols, adaptive management processes, and performance criteria for habitat restoration and management actions • Collaborating with federal and state agencies, local jurisdictions, and land trusts/conservation organizations