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The Eucalyptus of California: Seeds of Good or Seeds of Evil? view detail comment email this

This complete text of a 1997 book covers Eucalyptus globulus ' arrival in California from Australia; its Physical Properties and Uses ; and contentious issues such as debris, fire hazard, and its not being native to California. There are also details about how to grow them and the most popular species. The book is by Robert L. Santos, a reference librarian and archivist at CSU Stanislaus.
http://www.library.csustan.edu/bsantos/euctoc.htm
Topics: Plants
Last updated Nov 30, 2003


Fire Effects Information (FEIS) view detail comment email this

This database offers "information about fire effects on plants and animals. ... Background information on taxonomy, distribution, basic biology, and ecology of each species is also included." Each reference includes a bibliography. Also features a glossary. Searchable and browsable. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.
http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Environment, Plants, Science
Last updated Oct 28, 2003


Grazing Animals in the East Bay Regional Park District view detail comment email this

Online version of a brochure on the use of goats, sheep, and cattle for vegetation management. Discusses the benefits of grazing animals, including fire hazard reduction and benefits to wildlife and native plant life. Also includes safety tips for visitors to grazing areas. From the East Bay Regional Park District, a California park system that uses approximately 5,000 cattle, 1,000 sheep, and 1,000 goats for grazing. Opens directly into a PDF file.
http://www.ebparks.org/files/stew_grazing_brochure.pdf
Topics: Livestock, Parks, Plants
Last updated Jan 23, 2008




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