Science Advisor's Report for the Butte Regional HCP/NCCP. This report was developed by the Science Advisoy Panel, an independent multi-disciplinary team of scientists that provides scientific recommendations for the development of the plan. Their recommendations are developed independently of plan consultants, staff or committees.
Winter 2008 Newsletter (pdf 3.0mb) Newsletters will be updated 2-3 times a year to keep interested parties up-to-date with the latest progress made on the Butte Regional HCP/NCCP.
Informational Brochure. (pdf 2mb) Eight page brochure that provides in-depth information on the Butte Regional HCP/NCCP scope, process and benefits.
Public Outreach Report. (pdf 5mb) Report provides information on outreach efforts associated with the public workshops held September 5th in the City of Chico and September 12th in the City of Oroville.
Acronym List Commonly used acronyms for the Butte Regional HCP/NCCP.
Roles and Responsibilities of Committees, Boards and Councils This document describes the general process through which the Butte Regional HCP/NCCP will be developed and outlines the roles and responsibilities of the various committees and entities that will participate in Plan development and approval.
NCCP Process Describes the general process for developing Natural Community Conservation Plans (from DFG).
NCCP Act Language The text language of the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (from DFG).
Science Advisory Panel Process Describes the processes and functions of the Science Advisory Panel - a requirement of the NCCP (from DFG).
Final Butte HCP/NCCP Planning Agreement This agreement was approved by the city councils and County Board of Supervisors in October and November 2007, and by DFG, USFWS and NMFS in January 2008.
Science Advisory Panel Facilitator Scope Wayne Spencer will be serving as Science Facilitator for the Butte Regional HCP/NCCP. This is the scope of work for his services.
