Diablo Canyon Rural Planning Area Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Diablo Canyon Rural Planning Area

Learning from the land and sharing our knowledge… Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Diablo Trust Motto Learning from the land and sharing our knowledge… So there will always be a West.

Initiation of RPA Process Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Initiation of RPA Process 1998 and 2000 Growing Smarter legislation introduced RPA process Land owners petitioned Board of Supervisors for formation of Diablo Canyon RPA Board approval, planning process begins through Diablo Trust, retreat at Flying M Fall 2003

Goal Statement Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 To create a range of economic opportunities in support of private landholders and traditional uses while preserving open spaces for future generations.

Vision Statement Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 The Diablo Canyon RPA serves as a model approach for the continuation of traditional working ranches as long-term, economically-viable enterprises while maintaining unfragmented landscapes and restoring native ecosystems. The RPA successfully integrates economy, ecology, and community by pursuing a range of economic opportunities necessary to support and maintain the viability of ranching while recognizing the fundamental importance of the health of the land and the support of the broader community.

Plan Introduction Purpose, Plan Area, and Planning Process Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Plan Introduction Purpose, Plan Area, and Planning Process Relationship of RPA and Diablo Trust Relationship of RPA and County Comprehensive Plan Plan Implementation Process Culture and Economics of Ranching

Diablo Canyon Planning Area Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Diablo Canyon Planning Area

Commercial Options Value Added Beef Tourism, Recreation and Education Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Commercial Options Value Added Beef Tourism, Recreation and Education Wood Products Energy Development Housing Other Ideas to Consider

Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Value Added Beef Examples—Babbitt Ranches, Oregon Country Beef, Ervin’s Natural Beef Products—Fresh or Frozen Marketing and Distribution Niche Markets Local Constraints

Tourism, Recreation & Education Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Tourism, Recreation & Education Opportunities—Tours/Field Trips, Equestrian Activities, Lodging, Festivals/Special Events, Cultural/Educational Institutions Tourism Case Studies Resources and Consultants

Potential Tourism Sites Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Potential Tourism Sites

Wood Products Resource Availability Commercial Wood Products Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Resource Availability Commercial Wood Products Opportunities and Constraints

Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Energy Development Wind Tower Technology and the Proposed Bar T Bar Project Benefits of Wind Energy County Planning Issues Examples—Palm Springs, Altamont Pass, Solano County, Eastern New Mexico

Potential Energy Sites Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Potential Energy Sites

Housing Regional Housing Market Process Possible Approaches Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Housing Regional Housing Market Process Possible Approaches Case Studies—Heritage Ranch, etc.

Potential Housing Sites Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Potential Housing Sites

Other Ideas to Consider Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Other Ideas to Consider Native Seed Production Heritage and Specialty Crops Sheep and Goats Mining Filming

Land Protection Options Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Land Protection Options Conservation Easement Purchase of Development Rights Transfer of Development Rights Grass Banking Resources—TNC, SI, LTA

Potential Conservation Areas Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Potential Conservation Areas

Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Goals and Policies Policies could provide some certainty for future P&Z approval Policies could provide guidance for each of the economic options

Next Steps Action Plan for each economic option Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Next Steps Action Plan for each economic option Bullet point list of steps for future action Example: For tourism, 1) review by ecotourism expert on opportunities, 2) marketing plan, 3) look for partners or entrepreneurs as well as capital, 4) development Opportunity to start this tomorrow

Diablo Canyon RPA BEST EN Think Tank June 22, 2007 Awards