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 Climate Experiment on Loma Ridge Uncovers Habitat Vulnerabilities
By Dr. Mike Goulden, UCI, Professor of Earth System Science
Drought, wildfires, and air pollution are stressing Southern California's natural vegetation, and ecologists want to know what long-term impact these conditions will have on Orange County's ecosystems.
With this in mind, the University of California, Irvine, (UCI) and the U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating on a three-year experiment, which ends in 2013, to explore how changes in precipitation, drought, fire severity and air pollution may affect Orange County's ecosystems over the next century...
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Landmark News is published quarterly by the Irvine Ranch Conservancy.
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World-class Trail Systems
on the Natural Landmarks
State-of-the-art bridges, gates, single track trails and wayfinding signage for the ultimate outdoor experience...
The landscape of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks is pretty close to an outdoor enthusiast's nirvana. The nearly 40,000 acres of spectacular natural open space is home to hundreds of species... Read More |
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IRC'S Native Plant Farm is Growing Fast and Volunteers are Needed
An update on the native seed farm...
Irvine Ranch Conservancy is cultivating native seeds to supply the raw material needed to restore about 2,000 acres of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks to more natural conditions over the next 10 years... Read More |
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California Poppy
(Eschscholzia californica)
What's bright orange and exudes happiness? If you guessed California poppy, you might be right. The poppy is actually an herb with stems up to two feet high and boasts satiny, orange petals up to 2 1/2 inches long... Read More |
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