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USFS and
Back to NativesRESTORATION
Volunteer Training Program |
The United
States Forest Service & Back to NativesRESTORATION is presenting
a Volunteer Restoration Training Program on 9 Saturdays
in 2009 & 2010. Ecological restoration is a means of sustaining
the diversity of life on Earth and reestablishing healthy
ecosystems.
The program is for volunteers interested in the restoration
and conservation of Orange County wildlands. Successful
habitat restoration ensures that native species are protected
while non-native species are removed efficiently, and with
minimal human impact to the site. The program will acquaint
participants with non-chemical, low impact weed removal
methods.
Training is Free.
For more information or to RSVP
email
or call 949-509-4787. |
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Now accepting registrants for the 2009-2010 training
class.
To be considered, please complete and return a
registration form.
You will need at least 6 training sessions (a minimum of
3 out of 5 Lectures and 3 our of 4 Field Training days)
and the satisfactory completion of the Final to qualify
for Certification by the USFS and Back to Natives.
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Dates for the 2009-2010 Training Season
All dates are Saturdays from 9AM-2PM
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9/26/2009 Introduction /site assessment
/ sub-shrubs Lecture Location: Maple Springs
Visitor Center, Cleveland National Forest
(Map)
10/24/2009 Sub Shrub Field Lab
Location: El Cariso Campground, Cleveland National
Forest
(Map)
11/28/2009 Shrubs and Small Trees Lecture
Location: Maple Springs Visitor Center, Cleveland
National Forest
(Map)
12/26/2009 Shrub & Small Tree Field Lab
Location: El Cariso Campground, Cleveland National
Forest (map)
1/23/2010 Mustard and chemical lecture
Location: Maple Springs Visitor Center, Cleveland
National Forest
(Map)
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an update on past class sessions visit:
http://usfsbacktonatives.blogspot.com/ |
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2/27/2010
Mustard Field Lab
Location: The Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat
Preservation Authority, La Habra Heights
(Map)
3/27/2010 Site assessment and site monitoring
Location: Caspers Wilderness Park, San Juan Capistrano
(Map)
4/24/2010 Herbaceous Perennials
Location: Maple Springs Visitor Center, Cleveland
National Forest
(Map)
5/22/2010 Herbaceous Field Lab
Location:
6/26/2010 Final Exam
Location: Maple Springs Visitor Center, Cleveland
National Forest
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Santiago Fire Post-Fire Recovery Weed Survey and Assessment
Under a contract with the United States Forest Service; Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District, Palomar Ranger District and the cooperation of the Descanso Ranger District,
Back to Natives conducted a Post Fire Recovery Weed Survey and Assessment of the affected areas of the Cleveland National Forest from the Santiago Fire and the Pomacha Fire. This Santiago Fire assessment encompassed 23,000 acres within the Trabuco Ranger District. We identified and mapped non-native plants within the fire area. Removal of serious infestations will help prevent the degradation of critical habitat and hopefully reduce the impact of fire prevention activities on rare species found in the area.
The expansive burn area was monitored by Back to Natives staff and a consulting biologist. Ecosystem recovery and fire following natives
were documented. Weed species were documented, and in
some cases removed with the help of volunteers.
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Pomacha Fire Post-Fire Recovery Weed Survey and Assessment
Under a contract with the United States Forest Service; Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District, Palomar Ranger District and the cooperation of the Descanso Ranger District, Back to Natives conducted a Post Fire Recovery Weed Survey and Assessment of the affected areas of the Cleveland National Forest from the Pomacha Fire. This Pomacha Fire assessment encompassed 49,000 acres within the Palomar Ranger District. We identified and mapped non-native plants within the fire area. Removal of serious infestations will help prevent the degradation of critical habitat and hopefully reduce the impact of fire prevention activities on rare species found in the area.
The expansive burn area was monitored by Back to Natives staff and a consulting biologist/botanist. Ecosystem recovery, weed species, and fire following natives were documented. |
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