The Lafayette Library and Learning Center has asked for help from area birders in creating a Beautiful Book Corner, a place to peruse stunning books on gardening, flowers, birds, art, photography and any subject of interest to our patrons.  Any resident of California may obtain a library card to become a patron.

As they plan this space, they need your input.  Are you excited about the idea?  What, specifically, would be your wish list for such a space?

If this sounds good, they’d love to hear from you.  Please send e-mails (so they can measure your interest) to Richard Zoller (rszoller@aol.com) and Library Manager Susan Weaver (sweaver@ccclib.org).…

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Please submit comments in support of

Bird Safe Buildings.

Golden Gate Bird Alliance, the American Bird Conservancy and the San Francisco Planning Department have proposed Standards for Bird Safe Buildings in San Francisco.  The standards would apply to future buildings or those undergoing major remodels or energy retrofits and there are voluntary guidelines for building owners, managers and others that want to implement changes. 

Below is a message that you should feel free to personalize:

I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed Standards for Bird Safe Buildings in San Francisco.  I am writing as a citizen and as a member of Golden Gate Bird Alliance, which is comprised of San Francisco Bay Area residents dedicated to protecting native birds, other wildlife, and their natural habitats.     

Thank you for considering these innovative standards aimed at  protecting birds in our urban environment.  The standards document describes potential negative impacts on resident and migratory birds, comprising suggested remedies to lessen the urban hazards through treatments for glazing, lighting, and other building design and operation applications.

The standards document proposes the creation of three tiers of review:

1) guidelines to project sponsors about the potential bird hazards

2) requirements for the most hazardous conditions

3) voluntary “bird safe” certification for building owners who choose, on their own accord, to meet the guidelines

Our city is an important part of the Pacific Flyway and birds deserve this practical approach to protection.  San Francisco is and can continue to be a great place to go bird watching.  

 

Sincerely,

 

NOTE:  Public comment is accepted via email to the Commissioners care of the Commission Secretary at linda.avery@sfgov.org and AnMarie.Rodgers@sfgov.org

You can look up the phone, address and email contact information for the San Francisco Planning Commission at http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=7

Read the proposed standards  here and more information is available  here …