Administrative Handbook

1. Scope of this document

2. Introduction

3. The mission of UC Nature

4. Origins of UC Nature

5. Administrative structure of UC Nature

6. Institutional guiding principles on the selection, operation, and use of UC Nature sites

7. Acquisition guidelines for reserves

8. Outline of reserve acquisition process

9. Program: Teaching and research

10. Program: Publications

11. Program: Public service

12. Support groups and naming policy

13. Guidelines for management planning

14. Guidelines for facilities development

15. Guidelines for annual reports

16. Ten-year reserve reviews

17. Fees and recharges for reserve use

18. Reserve use guidelines

19. Reserve security guidelines

20. Resources for management of risk and liability

21. Information on liability of UC employees and volunteers

22. Waiver guidelines

23. Firearm guidelines

24. Guidelines for evaluating mitigation projects on UC Nature reserves

25. Field safety

1. Scope of this document

This document is designed to provide policy guidance to a broad spectrum of users, including the front-line reserve manager, campus UC Nature leader, advisory committees, administrators, Systemwide UC Nature staff, and those dealing with UC Nature on a regular basis. The issues addressed are those which have occupied a great deal of administrative time in the past and are likely to be faced in the future.