The historic Pioneertown Motel is planning an upgrade and expansion, to accommodate the growing number of visitors to the area. The new lodging and services will enhance the local economy and build on the community gathering center that has been a retreat for Hollywood stars and travelers alike.
In support of permitting for these facilities, Wilder Ecological performed baseline biological surveys and focused protocol surveys for desert tortoise and burrowing owl, and submitted reporting to the county of San Bernardino.
Baseline Biological Surveys for sensitive species included:
- Initial literature and database reviews
- On-site plant community characterization
- Joshua trees and succulents
- Rare plants
- Habitat assessment and description, including soils, drainage, and wildlife presence/absence surveys
- Burrowing owl protocol surveys
- Desert tortoise protocol surveys
- Nesting bird surveys
Results presented in final report to San Bernardino County included in the initial permitting application package. Mitigation measures were suggested and detailed in reporting, along with next steps for continued progress toward permitted construction.