2019 Research Brief
Description
Unlike the well-studied, large conifer forests of the northern Sierra Nevada, southern California conifer forests are less-studied and represent only about 8% of the landscape. But much like the forests to the north, these valuable ecosystems are at risk of type-converting to other vegetation types.
Contact
Jon E. Keeley, jon_keeley@usgs.gov
Marti Witter, marti_witter@nps.gov
Liz van Mantgem, evanmantgem@usgs.gov
Additional Information
Nigro, K. and N. Molinari. 2019. Status and trend in fire activity in southern California yellow pine and mixed conifer forests. Forest Ecology and Management 441:20-31.