INFORMATION
EVENTS
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DEDICATION CEREMONY
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In April 2005, the Fond Land Preservation Foundation purchased a significant number of parcels of land, totaling nearly 500 acres within the Verdugo Mountains in the city of Los Angeles between the Shadow Hills and La Tuna Canyon communities. The acquisition made the Foundation’s open space one of the largest privately-held open spaces within Los Angeles County. The “Photos” link has a map of the Fond Family Open Space. Due to its size and scope, it will significantly
add to the open space, and will serve to act as a significant deterrent to future development within this unique and remarkable area located within the City and County of Los Angeles. The dedication ceremony for the Open Space was held on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Pictured from left to right at dedication: Phylis Hines (long time Lake View Terrace volunteer) Chris Arlington (long time Shadow Hills volunteer) Anne Voigt (environmentalist) Council member Wendy Gruel Cile Borman (environmentalist) and Carol Roper (environmentalist)
BRUSH CLEARANCE
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Every year the Fond Land Preservation Foundation engages in extensive brush clearance to ensure that it meets the regulations of the City of Los Angeles concerning brush clearance within 200 feet of habitable structures. Since our property is surrounded by the community, this ongoing effort cost about $60,000 in 2020.
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The importance of brush clearance also became evident during the statewide brush fires in August and September 2020 which were
caused by lightning strikes or human involvement. Statewide our water supply had been and still is depleted due to less snowfall and changing climatic conditions which increase the ambient temperature in the state. As a direct result, California is becoming more of a desert, and any grasses, chaparral, and trees become desiccated. The 2020 fires were wind-driven into these very dry areas and the embers continued to spread the fires as the dried vegetation acted as tinder.
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Our neighbors have been helpful in providing access through their properties to facilitate easier access to our property.