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EXHIBIT A <br /> methods we identify, we will describe a method suitable for ALOSC to use in <br /> valuing wildlife-ecosystem services and thus justify paying for these services. We <br /> will vet this method with local and regional experts in valuation and payment <br /> systems for wildlife habitat and with the ALOSC and its constituent governments. <br /> We will finalize a proposed method for valuing and paying for wildlife ecosystem <br /> services. <br /> Phase II: Following completion of Phase I, we will implement the method in the <br /> web-based spatial decision-support tool developed by UCANR for ALOSC <br /> (https://geoportal.ucanr.edu/alosac/). We will connect the method to new and <br /> existing spatial datasets used in the web-tool. For example, using previous UCD <br /> work for ALOSC, we will update assumptions made about actual and potential <br /> movement of wildlife through the settlement area, including across I-580. We will <br /> also make connections between this work and enhancement of wildlife crossing <br /> across I-580 through existing and new crossing structures. We will work with <br /> UCANR to develop an add-in to their web-tool that calculates values and payments <br /> for wildlife ecosystem services for individual parcels. We will vet draft versions of <br /> the web-tool with regional experts, including ALOSC, to make sure it is both <br /> understandable and useful to support financial decisions. Finally, we will develop a <br /> suggested workflow for parcel-specific data collection, appraisal/evaluation, <br /> calculated value/payment, mechanism for payment for wildlife ecosystem services, <br /> and mechanism for long term maintenance and monitoring. <br /> We look forward to continuing work with the ALOSC on this vital research. We <br /> believe that this project will improve financial decisions intended to protect <br /> wildlife habitat and movement primarily through the Diablo Range and secondarily <br /> the East Bay Hills. <br /> Thank you in advance for the opportunity to submit a Research request. We look <br /> forward to consulting regularly with the ALOSC to discuss progress andto receive <br /> feedback. A detailed Scope of Work and Budget are provided in the following <br /> section. <br /> Sincerely. <br /> (t>-' <br /> Fraser Shilling, PhD <br /> University of California <br /> Road Ecology Center <br />