Importance Of Coastal Grasslands And Influence Of Shrub Establishment
Description
Coastal scrub and coastal grassland habitats are both ecologically important and have been diminishing over time due to human development. On October 18, 2012, the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition discussed the ecological and economic value of coastal grasslands, the influence of shrub establishment in those grasslands, and different approaches to maintain important grassland habitat.
The 103 participants that day had the opportunity to exchange ideas and hear a variety of perspectives. For those of you who are not familiar with the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition, the group is a community of ranchers, conservationists, agency personnel, researchers, teachers, consultants, regulators, planners, and many others. The group typically gathers each spring and fall to better understand one another, to build the social and economic ties as well as the ecological understanding necessary for better managing rangelands.
Many thanks to the Point Reyes National Seashore and the Grossi Family for such a successful day!
Instructor Information
| Mr. Leonel Arguello Chief, Vegetation Management Redwood National Park |
Mr. Ryan DiGaudio Ecologist and California Partners in Flight Coordi PRBO Conservation Science |
| Mr. Patrick Kobernus Wildlife and Conservation Ecologist Coast Ridge Ecology, San Francisco, California |
Dr. Joe McBride Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Po University of California, Berkeley |
| Ms. Amelia Ryan Wetland and Plant Ecologist Point Reyes National Seashore, National Park Service |
Ms. Jasmine Westbrook Assistant Manager Samuels Ranch |
Contact
Grey Hayes
Sponsors
Documents & Publications
Workshop Materials
| Document | Author/Source |
| Abstracts | Various Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training September 2012 |
| Agenda | Grey Hayes Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training August 2012 |
| Characteristics and Dynamics of California Coastal Grasslands | Joe McBride UC Berkeley October 2012 |