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Biological Resources

Ventura County is home to unique ecosystems and a diversity of plant and animal life. The Planning Division Biological Resources Program supports conservation of these plant and animal species through implementation of the County’s 2040 General Plan and Area Plans policies, through federal and state environmental regulations, the permitting and environmental review process, and in coordination with other agencies. Please see the links below to learn more about the program and to access tools that are useful for qualified biologists during environmental review.   

Tools:

Biological Resources GIS Viewer

The Ventura County Biological Review GIS Viewer is the central location for biological spatial data and allows users to download and print maps.

Biological Resources Database (coming soon)

Includes a useful list of publicly available data and tools posted by outside Agencies or organizations.

Biological Regulations Database (coming soon)

The database will include a compilation of the County’s biological policies and regulations and will be designed to be searchable by theme.

Program Webpages:

Ventura County Qualified Biologists

This webpage provides information for biological consultants regarding the Qualified Biologist Program.

Habitat Connectivity and Wildlife Corridors

Permitting requirements and resources for habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors.

Ventura County Locally Important Species

Learn more about Locally Important Species which are required to be evaluated in accordance with CEQA review.

Resources:

Permitting Resources for Project Design and Environmental Review

Information for conducting biological resource assessments for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the County’s Local Coastal Program.

Outdoor Lighting Regulations

Information on County outdoor lighting restrictions.

Landscaping Resources

Resources for the installation of landscaping within the County.

Tree Permits and Protection

Before any protected tree is trimmed, removed, or encroached upon, property owners contact the Planning Division. 

Conservation Tools

Learn about conservation subdivisions, biological resources, and green building techniques, and how to fund wetland projects.

Contact Us

Abigail Convery

Senior Planner/Staff Biologist
abigail.convery@venturacounty.gov
(805) 654-2489

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