A Brief Evolutionary History of Pinus and Fire: USGS Research Brief
/In the Annals of Forest Science, USGS ecologist Jon Keeley has reviewed the evolution of pine life history strategies as shaped by wildfires.
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560-Year History of Santa Ana Fires From Charcoal: Research Brief
/There is evidence of 20 large fires (> 20,000 ha) in a 560 year fossil fire record for the Santa Barabara area of central California.
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10-Year Small Mammal Use on a Chaparral Fire Edge: Research Brief
/From 2002 to 2011, Sinead and Mark Borchert live-trapped small mammals in two grids across the 65‐m zone on either side of the perimeter of the 2002, 8,100‐ha Wolf Fire in Los Padres National Forest.
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What do we do when it burns? Seeding and it's many considerations: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. Considerations for seeding chaparral postfire and recommendations are discussed.
Presenter: Bruce Berlin, S&S Seeds.
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What are the issues: Biological Considerations: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation outlines the basic ecology of chaparral and demonstrates how the disturbances of fire, drought, and freezing (among others) influence this unique ecosystem.
Presenter: Stephen Davis, Pepperdine University. Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA.
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The Role of Fire and Fuels Management in Chaparral Restoration: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. Is there a role for fuels management in chaparral restoration? The trade-offs to this question and recommendations for this answer are explored in this presentation.
Presenter: Alexandra D. Syphard, Conservation Biology Institute; Tess Brennan and Jon E. Keeley, USGS Western Ecological Research Center.
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The USFS post-fire restoration strategy template and current and future funding opportunities: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation discusses the goals, opportunities, and limitations for restoration within the US Forest Service. It also discusses a developed template for postfire restoration plans.
Presenter: Hugh Safford, Regional Ecologist, US Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region.
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The Feasibility of Chaparral Restoration on Type-converted Slopes: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA.
This presentation discusses a project that explores different potential methods for restoring chaparral to an area that was converted for grazing. Methods explored included herbicide, planting seeds or seedlings, and using the available seed bank.
Presenters: Megan Engel and Kimberly Williams, Cal State University San Bernadino.
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Shrubland & woodland restoration in Spain and the Mediterranean: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA.
Available ecological restoration technology allows for reintroducing native plants and recovery of critical ecosystem functions for many Mediterranean lands. These tools and their pros and cons are discussed in this presentation.
Presenters: V. Ramón Vallejo & J.A. Alloza, University of Barcelona & CEAM-Valencia.
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Restoration of Riversidean Sage Scrub: Presentation PDF
/This presentation reports findings from a restoration project of Sage Scrub. The projects objective was to assess potential for long-term restoration success of Riversidean sage scrub (or inland SS) invaded by exotic annual grasses and forbs, under anthropogenic nitrogen deposition, and subject to frequent fire.
Presenter: Edith B. Allen, Department of Botany and Plant Sciences Center for Conservation Biology.
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Monitoring techniques and lessons from the Mediterranean: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation uses examples of post-fire monitoring in the Mediterranean to demonstrate an effective monitoring process and presents recommendations for similar projects.
Presenter: V. Ramón Vallejo & J.A. Alloza, University of Barcelona & CEAM-Valencia.
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Monitoring Shrublands at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation discusses the elements of effective monitoring and treatments using on-the-ground examples in Santa Monica Mountains of numerous species.
Presenter: Christy Brigham, PhD, Chief of Planning, Science, and Resource Management, Santa Monica mountains NRA.
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Genetic Considerations for Restoring Chaparral: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. Consideration of native plant genetics is a cornerstone to managing biodiversity in a number of projects. This presentation discussed 4 major genetic considerations to review before making planting decisions.
Presenter: Arlee M. Montalvo Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District.
Read MoreChaparral and CSS on the Los Padres National Forest: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation discusses the ecology, distribution, and disturbance of chaparral and coastal sage scrub on the Los Padres National Forest. It also includes recommendations for managers on how to manage this landscape especially given fire and weather disturbances.
Presenter: JC Uyehara, Los Padres National Forest.
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Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) in the Southern California Landscape: Presentation PDF
/Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation discusses the different activities that both BAER and BAR can and cannot do after a fire.
Presenter: Marti Witter, National Park Service, Santa Monica NRA.
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Vegetation response to restoration thinning and slash pile burning in aspen: Presentation PDF
/This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015. This study's findings support notion that heavier thinning favors aspen/plants and longer treatment persistence but cut conifer fuel load becomes excessive.
Presenter: Pascal Berrill/ Christa M. Dagley
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The Western Aspen Alliance: Promoting sustainable aspen ecosystems: Presentation PDF
/This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015. The Western Aspen Alliance's mission is to "facilitate cooperative research and disseminate state-of-the-science aspen information." This mission and the activities of this organization are discussed.
Presenter: Bobbette Jones
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Tahoe National Forest aspen restoration: A 20-year journey: Presentation PDF
/This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015.The process of past restoration efforts and the lessons learned from these projects are discussed.
Presenter: Tina Mark
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Remembrance of David Burton: Presentation PDF
/This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015. The presentation is a remembrance of David Burton and his many contributions to the field.
Presenter: Hugh Safford
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Perspectives on bird-aspen relationships from the Tahoe region: Presentation PDF
/This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015. The summary of this presentation is that pure, mature aspen are best for avian species richness and abundance. Specific characteristics of aspen stands that benefit avian species are also discussed.
Presenter: Will Richardson
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