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When the University of California acquired the land now encompassing the Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) in 1951, it hosted a greater diversity of native species than today, with a survey two decades ago revealing the loss of 34 native plant species out of 612 recorded in the 1950s.
Megafires (uncharacteristically large and severe fires with dramatic socio-ecological impacts) have become an annual occurrence in California. Unfortunately, the response of wildlife community interactions to this type of extreme environmental shock are not well understood.
It's Cooler in the Shade the what, when, why, and how to use vineyard shade netting Edited by Christopher Chen Guest - Lauren Marigliano When trying to implement a new practice, there are always questions that arise that have been overlooked.
The 2025-26 Application Cycle is OPEN NOW! The Hopland Scholars Research Award is designed to support and expand scientific inquiry and discovery at HREC. Funding to establish the Hopland Scholars Award is provided by generous donors to the Hopland Scholars Fund.
About the Program Join us for an exploration of California's ecology from the rocks to the habitats that thrive in our richly biodiverse state. We'll focus on the ecology of the Coast Ranges, from the geologic formation of our state to the people, plants and animals that rely on our …
Located on more than 5,300 acres of oak woodland, grassland, chaparral, and riparian environments just two hours from Berkeley and Davis, the Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) provides the perfect site for your next educational event.
The Hopland Scholars Fund is a new initiative to support and expand scientific inquiry and discovery at HREC. Like you, we value life-long learning and want to seize the opportunity to advance scientific literacy and development in our community.