Santa Cruz Island Reserve

22 Nov, 04 AM - 24 Nov, 06 AM

As active science-based land managers of mainland Mediterranean ecosystems in nearby Orange County, the purpose of our visit to the reserve is to learn more about similar habitats and the history of land stewardship on the island. Many of the invasive plant species that we battle with are the same as those that Santa Cruz Island is working hard to control and the natives range from being the same species to close relatives that have evolved uniquely under different conditions. Our visit will give my staff the chance to learn about how plant species have adapted to an island environment that at least historically was free of large herbivores and carnivores and how the introduction and subsequent removal of herbivores has led to changes in plant communities and shifts across the dominance of different invasive species. As TNC begins a new phase of land stewardship under new leadership on the island, we plan to share our mainland restoration experiences with them. Our visit will include a two vehicle tour of the island by TNC ecologist John Knapp and our assistance with any project that he may need help on and will span from Friday to Sunday.

Visit #34283 @Santa Cruz Island Reserve

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Under Project # 28334 | Public Use

Irvine Ranch Conservancy Science & Stewardship Department Retreat

professional - University of California, Irvine

Reservation Members(s)

Jutta Burger Nov 22 - 24, 2013 (3 days)
Group of 20 Professional Nov 22 - 24, 2013 (3 days)

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Regular Bunkroom 13 Nov 22 - 24, 2013
Vehicle Mileage 45 Nov 23 (8 hours)
Private Room 8 Nov 22 - 24, 2013
Vehicle Use - By Day 2 Nov 23 (8 hours)
Dock to Reserve Round-Trip 15 Nov 22 - 24, 2013