Indicator
Deer Disturbance-Free Zone
Basics
Deer Disturbance-Free Zone
Deer Disturbance Zone
Intermediate Result
Program
(yes/no)
W15: Provide disturbance zones in meadows and influence zones in mapped areas for Deer.
The TRPA Goals and Policies supports the maintenance of disturbance-free zones.
This Indicator is reported in the following LT Info areas:
Status

Map showing the aerial extent of disturbance-free zones for deer within the Tahoe Region. 

Data is provided by the TRPA and Partnering Agencies. Access detailed datasets on Tahoe Open Data: Deer Fawning Habitat Map

Name Options
Deer Disturbance Zone
General

No monitoring programs are yet associated with this indicator.

The TRPA Code of Ordinances describes disturbance-free zones for northern goshawk, bald eagle, osprey, peregrine falcon, golden eagles, waterfowl, and deer. TRPA prohibits actions that would significantly impact the habitat or lead to the local extirpation or displacement of these populations; and authorizes TRPA to require special conditions to mitigate or avoid impacts to special interest species.

The land capability system implemented through the TRPA Code of Ordinances significantly limits development or other disturbance in low capability lands. These low capability lands generally coincide with mapped areas of mule deer fawning habitat, providing protection for fawning habitat. TRPA also requires a formal environmental review including consideration of alternatives and mitigation measures when a project may have a significant impact on special interest species or other thresholds. Prior to approving any project, TRPA must make specific findings demonstrating that the project is consistent with the Code of Ordinances and will not exceed any threshold standards, including requirements for the protection of disturbance-free zones for special interest species.