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Vegetation Alliance of the Month: Burton Mesa Chaparral
Home to many rare plants, Burton Mesa Chaparral is one of the last remaining members of the Maritime Chaparral Group. -
Vegetation Alliance of the Month: California Coastal Cypress Woodland
Found only along California’s Central and Northern coasts, the California Coastal Cypress Woodland alliance is dominated by rare species. -
Map Quest
How CNPS is working with partners to map millions of acres of vegetation in California—a vital tool in a long-term conservation effort within the state. -
Knowing What to Save: Vegetation mapping on the Mendocino coast with Teresa Sholars
Teresa Sholars maps Mendocino Coast vegetation, guiding conservation to protect its unique ecosystems. -
In the Field: Mapping the Central Coast
The Central Coast is a hotspot of biological diversity within a state that belongs to one of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots. This dynamic creates a host of microhabitats, which weave a unique floral tapestry of plants, both common and rare, unlike anywhere else in California. -
In the Field: Exploring the Central Coast Oak Woodlands
California's central coast oak woodlands create a sprawling lush woodland, home to wildflowers and rare plants.
