Skip to main content

What Type-converts Chaparral to Grassland in SoCA?

2018 Research Brief

Description

The authors show a direct connection between a diverse set of drivers and type-converted chaparral in Southern California. Example drivers include high frequency fire, land-use disturbance, moisture availability, and site flatness.

Download Research Brief (pdf)

Author

This brief was written by Jon Keeley, Marti Witter, Liz van Mantgem and produced by the CFSC.

Contact

For more information, contact jon_keeley@usgs.gov, marti_witter@nps.gov, evanmantgem@usgs.gov 

Tags

Additional Information

Syphard, Alexandra D., Teresa J. Brennan, and Jon E. Keeley. 2018. Drivers of chaparral type conversion to herbaceous vegetation in coastal Southern California. Diversity and Distributions 12pp. DOI: 10.1111/ddi.1282

View article