Monterey County is home to many beautiful outdoor areas. Some of these lands are managed by the federal government, not by Monterey County. County Officials want residents and visitors to understand what this means for safety, law enforcement, and the rules that apply. Federal Lands in Monterey County USA Federal Lands | ArcGIS Hub Some areas in Monterey County are controlled by federal agencies, including: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) U.S. Forest Service (Los Padres National Forest, Pinnacles National Park, Fort Ord National Monument etc…) United States Military installations, such as Fort Hunter Liggett and Camp Roberts There may be other federally managed lands within the county. These areas may look like other open or rural parts of Monterey County. However, they are governed by federal laws and regulations. Here is a partial list of Federal Lands in Monterey County: Fort Hunter Liggett Camp Rober...
Every Spring, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescues hundreds of baby birds. These tiny birds receive critical care while they are raised at the SPCA, and then released back into the wild to fly free. Many of these birds come to the SPCA from people trimming trees during the wrong season which unintentionally causes harm to wildlife. In the SPCA Monterey County area, winter is the optimal season for tree trimming. The main reason for winter trimming is that birds and small mammals are usually not yet nesting, so they are not in danger of falling when a limb is trimmed. Also during this period, trees are in a dormant state, laying the foundation for new growth in the upcoming spring. Trimming in winter provides trees with added protection as they heal, as there are fewer pests and diseases present to harm them. Some of the first babies to arrive every year are hummingbirds. They come to the SPCA after being blown from trees dur...