Vernal pools, seasonal wetlands that foster unique species, play a crucial role in preserving California’s biodiversity. “Conservation of California’s Great Valley Vernal Pool Landscapes” is the first comprehensive book focusing on vernal pool landscape conservation. It highlights threats like urbanization and invasive species and aims to inspire greater conservation efforts. The eBook is free and the paperback is available for a discounted price.
With ‘intentional forests,’ hope grows on trees
Prioritizing long-lived giant trees could maximize the carbon sequestration and biodiversity of city parks and other green spaces. By Marie E. Antoine and Stephen C. Sillett Current environmental crises can seem overwhelming in scale. Confronting climate change and conserving biodiversity will require huge changes in how humans manage the landscape and in our use of […]
