On May 31, OCTA hosted an interpretive excursion on horseback through its protected property in Orange County. The hour-long ride through the beautiful scenery of the 400-acre Ferber Ranch Wilderness Preserve attracted 35 participants.
OCTA will be holding another ride on Aug. 16 and a hike on Aug. 9. To register, visit www.octa.net/tours.
OCTA’s acquisition of the property allows this core segment of the Trabuco Canyon area to be permanently protected and ensures the preservation of high-quality habitat and mobility for wildlife into the Cleveland National Forest.
By voluntarily acquiring open space properties and restoring natural habitats, OCTA is able to receive environmental approvals for 13 freeway improvement projects funded by Measure M2, the county’s half-cent sales tax for transportation.
As a result, freeway projects progress more quickly and efficiently and the environment benefits from comprehensive preservation efforts.
