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Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. CalVTP Project-Specific Analysis and Addendum Augustin Bernal Community Park Fuel Reduction November 2025 2-16 a priority, as the species presents increased fire hazard, has a robust seedbank, and causes adverse impacts to habitat and aesthetics. Methods for French broom removal would be based on treatments described by the Cal-IPC. Effective and common treatment methods for French broom include pulling and focused herbicide application, but other methods may be used as determined by a professional. 2.5.5. Stinkwort Stinkwort is a strong-smelling, sticky annual that is common in disturbed areas. Due to prolific seed production, seed barbules, and lack of livestock palatability, stinkwort may easily colonize and subsequently disperse and outcompete native species. Pulling by hand or with a hoe to remove the entire plant, along with its roots, is the best method of control. Removal should occur prior to flowering in the fall to avoid spreading of seeds. Focused herbicide applications can be used as well, as determined by a professional. 2.5.6. Snake Fungal Disease Snake fungal disease comes from a fungus that lives in the soil. This disease causes face abnormalities, scabs, abnormal molting, and other issues as the fungus consumes keratin in the scales (Thompson et al. 2018). Symptoms are typically mild but can be fatal, as they may prevent snakes from locating and consuming prey. Snakes, such as the federally and state-threatened Alameda whipsnake, are susceptible to this disease. Spread of the fungus to new locations may occur when people track contaminated soil embedded in clothing, shoes, or equipment. In addition to applicable CalVTP SPRs and MMs, the measures described to prevent the spread of SOD would be implemented. 2.6. Treatment Maintenance The City would monitor the treated areas for maintenance of desired vegetation conditions (“treatment maintenance,” per the CalVTP PEIR). The City would work with the high-risk Golden Eagle neighborhood to identify areas for priority in treatment maintenance to ensure that the defensible space is maintained for maximum benefit. Timing between maintenance activities would vary by habitat type, by changing site condition, and as determined by the City and Golden Eagle. In forested areas, treatment maintenance may occur every 3 to 5 years. In brush-dominated areas, treatment maintenance such as herbivory may occur every 1 to 5 years. In grassland areas or areas where initial treatments were primarily manual, treatment maintenance may occur annually. Maintenance treatments are anticipated to follow the same methods as initial treatments but are subject to change depending on site response to initial treatment. For example, at locations where intensive vegetation removal (e.g., prescribed burning) occurred, treatment maintenance may use lower-intensity