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DRAFT REPORT

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RanchoiCamulos Cultural
Landscape Activities

Focus Area Plant Evaluation Report

Introduction:

The focus of this study is a horticultural and .botanical documentation and
evaluation of a portion of the Rancho Camulos. historic site. The focus
planting area commences on the north· surrounding the N c,tchito del Valley ·
Adobe(Visitor Center) extending south along the old drive ending at the
orchard terminus then west to include the plantings surrounding• the· Winery
on the west boundary.

Prior to mapping and evaluating the study area vegetation, a review was
completed of the following resources:
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I. Piru Community Enhancement Plan, Mainstreet Architects &
Planners, l996. .
2. Rancho Camulos Historical Museum Master Plan, Mainstreet
Architects & Planners, Stephanie Diaz, Planning Consultant arid
.Susan Van Atta, ASLA·& Associates, 1997.
3. Rancho Camulos Cultural Landscape Study, Area 2 Ranch Entrance
andWotkA_rea, Historic Resources Group, INc,. 2992
4. Rancho Camulos Technical Report, Historic REsources Group, Inc.,
2002
5. Southern• California Gardens, anlllustratedHistory,
Victoria. Padilla, 1961.
6. The California Garden, JEre Stuart French, 1993

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These resources provided a historical perspective of the site and an excellent
review of the proposed master plan, which includes the focus portion of this
study.