The USFS post-fire restoration strategy template and current and future funding opportunities: Presentation PDF

Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation discusses the goals, opportunities, and limitations for restoration within the US Forest Service. It also discusses a developed template for postfire restoration plans. 

Presenter: Hugh Safford, Regional Ecologist, US Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region.
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The Feasibility of Chaparral Restoration on Type-converted Slopes: Presentation PDF

Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA.

This presentation discusses a project that explores different potential methods for restoring chaparral to an area that was converted for grazing. Methods explored included herbicide, planting seeds or seedlings, and using the available seed bank. 

Presenters: Megan Engel and Kimberly Williams, Cal State University San Bernadino.  
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Shrubland & woodland restoration in Spain and the Mediterranean: Presentation PDF

Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA.

Available ecological restoration technology allows for reintroducing native plants and recovery of critical ecosystem functions for many Mediterranean lands. These tools and their pros and cons are discussed in this presentation.

Presenters: V. Ramón Vallejo & J.A. Alloza, University of Barcelona & CEAM-Valencia. 
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Restoration of Riversidean Sage Scrub: Presentation PDF

This presentation reports findings from a restoration project of Sage Scrub. The projects objective was to assess potential for long-term restoration success of Riversidean sage scrub (or inland SS) invaded by exotic annual grasses and forbs, under anthropogenic nitrogen deposition, and subject to frequent fire.

Presenter: Edith B. Allen, Department of Botany and Plant Sciences Center for Conservation Biology. 
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Monitoring techniques and lessons from the Mediterranean: Presentation PDF

Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation uses examples of post-fire monitoring in the Mediterranean to demonstrate an effective monitoring process and presents recommendations for similar projects. 

Presenter: V. Ramón Vallejo & J.A. Alloza, University of Barcelona & CEAM-Valencia. 
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Monitoring Shrublands at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: Presentation PDF

Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation discusses the elements of effective monitoring and treatments using on-the-ground examples in Santa Monica Mountains of numerous species.  

Presenter: Christy Brigham, PhD, Chief of Planning, Science, and Resource Management, Santa Monica mountains NRA.  
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Genetic Considerations for Restoring Chaparral: Presentation PDF

Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. Consideration of native plant genetics is a cornerstone to managing biodiversity in a number of projects. This presentation discussed 4 major genetic considerations to review before making planting decisions. 

Presenter: Arlee M. Montalvo Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District.  

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Chaparral and CSS on the Los Padres National Forest: Presentation PDF

Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation discusses the ecology, distribution, and disturbance of chaparral and coastal sage scrub on the Los Padres National Forest. It also includes recommendations for managers on how to manage this landscape especially given fire and weather disturbances. 

Presenter: JC Uyehara, Los Padres National Forest.  
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Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) and Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) in the Southern California Landscape: Presentation PDF

Presentation from the June 2013 Chaparral Restoration Workshop in Arcadia, CA. This presentation discusses the different activities that both BAER and BAR  can and cannot do after a fire. 

Presenter: Marti Witter, National Park Service, Santa Monica NRA. 
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Vegetation response to restoration thinning and slash pile burning in aspen: Presentation PDF

This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015.  This study's findings support notion that heavier thinning favors aspen/plants and longer treatment persistence but cut conifer fuel load becomes excessive.

Presenter:  Pascal Berrill/ Christa M. Dagley   
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The Western Aspen Alliance: Promoting sustainable aspen ecosystems: Presentation PDF

This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015. The Western Aspen Alliance's mission is to "facilitate cooperative research and disseminate state-of-the-science aspen information." This mission and the activities of this organization are discussed. 

Presenter:  Bobbette Jones  
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Tahoe National Forest aspen restoration: A 20-year journey: Presentation PDF

This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015.The process of past restoration efforts and the lessons learned from these projects are discussed. 

Presenter: Tina Mark  
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Perspectives on bird-aspen relationships from the Tahoe region: Presentation PDF

This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015. The summary of this presentation is that pure, mature aspen are best for avian species richness and abundance. Specific characteristics of aspen stands that benefit avian species are also discussed.  

Presenter: Will Richardson   
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How climatic variability can increase or decrease the amount of aspen in the landscape: Presentation PDF

This is a presentation from the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop in 2015.

The consequences of climate change for quaking aspen are likely to be complex and contingent on effects of post-disturbance climate as well as on feedbacks among climate, disturbances, and forest composition.
Presenter: Dominik Kulakowski
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Avian community response to mechanical aspen restoration in the Sierra Nevada: Presentation PDF

Presented at the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop, South Lake Tahoe, CA. 2014.
Results from a study completed on the Almanor and Eagle Lake Ranger Districts that compared pre-and-post treatment bird utilization of the tested stands. Methods, photos, and management implications are also discussed. 

Presenter: Ryan Burnett


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Aspen restoration on the Tahoe National Forest: Presentation

Presented at the Aspen Restoration and Ecology Workshop, South Lake Tahoe, CA. 2014.

Gives a quick overview of our aspen restoration program on Sierraville Ranger District and the Tahoe N.F.  Discusses challenges, past activities, and future plans.
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