Priority Initiatives
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Important Plant Areas
Region by region, CNPS is building California’s first comprehensive vegetation map highlighting the places most in need of protecting.
So Cal Conservation
Southern California is under intense pressure from exploitation and sprawl. Help CNPS defend the desert and our national forests.

Protect California Dudleya
State and federal wildlife agents have identified a surge in Dudleya poaching. Investigators now estimate that poachers have stolen hundreds of thousands of Dudleya from California worth tens of millions of dollars. Asm. Member Christopher Ward of San Diego has introduced AB 223 that makes Dudleya poaching illegal.

Re-Oak California
Re-Oak Wine Country has expanded statewide. See how you can get involved!
Fire Recovery
A practical guide to managing your property post wildfire. Download a free copy.
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