Examining the Environmental Impacts of the LA Fires
Urban fires cause more damage to the environment than fires in the wilderness because of the toxins created by the burning of all sorts of toxic materials, which release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into both air and water.
What trees survived in our terrible fires? And why didn’t they burn?
Certain trees survived, according to Cal Fire, because they have a natural adaptation to withstand fire, such as thick bark, a shape that sheds embers and higher moisture content than the structures that caught fire. “While trees may still be singed, they are often less flammable than structures,” according to the post.
New study reveals remarkable impact of simple gardening tool on the California landscape: ‘It’s a promising step’
“It’s a simple, low-cost method that could be a first step for restoring these systems.”
Shrubs, plants burned in LA area may be gone forever, Northeastern ecologist says
Northeastern University plant ecologist Sarah Swope says the dense thickets of native chaparral that grew along the coastline may never grow back.
Noxious weeds on Pine Hill Preserve — an area of critical environmental concern
In the county’s Pine Hill Preserve, numerous such weeds have taken hold. After the chapter’s general meeting, Landon Eldredge with the Bureau of Land Management will discuss the ongoing work to ban the noxious plants.
How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees were brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping, but they’ve changed the state’s natural fire dynamics.
The Garden Chronicles of 2024
2024 was a year of heightened interest and growth at the Tule River Parkway California Native Plant Gard
Innovative System Measures Fog That Beloved Plants Need to Thrive
Fog is a critical but mysterious water source for native plants during hot, dry summers at Cabrillo National Monument. Researchers used new technology to uncover the park’s fog patterns, showing the best places to restore damaged habitat.
As the Eaton Fire Still Burns, Locals Gather Seeds to Regrow
In Altadena, a network of home gardeners answer the call to build a free “library” of plant seeds.
Pollinator gardens rise in the Rogue Valley from the ashes of the Almeda Fire
From Fires to Flowers, a program run by the non-profit Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, creates vibrant gardens in the scorched footprint of the 2020 wildfire, helping create a landscape that heals both people and pollinators.