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Highlight:
Experimental burns to inform restoration of a nearly extinct, culturally significant, recently reintroduced plant
 A series of small research burns using 1 meter x 1 meter burn boxes will be conducted on D-Ranch in Point Reyes National Seashore to compare the effects of burning, grazing and no treatment on an experimental population of Showy Indian Clover.
"Showy Indian clover (Trifolium amoenum Greene; Fabaceae) was historically distributed in lowland grasslands and coastal prairies in several counties surrounding San Francisco Bay. Presumed extinct by 1984, a single plant was rediscovered in 1993. Clovers were eaten as fresh greens by many California Tribes and T. amoenum was one of several species eaten by the Coast Miwok and probably the Southern Pomo. Clover fields were traditionally managed by small-scale, controlled burns conducted seasonally..."
-- Excerpt from dissertation abstract by Diana L. Immel, phD, principal investigator of Point Reyes Showy Indian Clover Reintroduction Project
Learn more about the Showy Indian Clover Reintroduction Project on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program website |
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Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER 25 - TAM FIRE SITE RESTORATION WORK DAY near Coyote Creek in TAM VALLEY - Help restore 12 acres of a former Eucalyptus grove into a native woodland plant community. We'll be removing lots of small broom and eucalyptus trees in part of GGNRA that burned near homes in 2004. There is also plenty of native seed to collect. 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Meeting Location:
Eastwood Park. More info...
OCTOBER 27-29 - BACKYARDS & BEYOND WILDLAND FIRE EDUCATION CONFERENCE - Denver, CO - A unique opportunity to explore key issues with more than 50 breakout sessions in five educational tracks, presented by the National Fire Protection Assocation. More info...
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