Chaparral and Coastal Sage Scrub Field Investigation Make-up The Chaparral biome is most common in latitudes of 35 degrees North and is seen most often in Southern California. Chaparral plants have special adaptations that help them deal with the unique climate. In addition there are specific characters of a Coastal Sage Scrub and Chaparral community that would help in their identification. Both of these topics, secondary succession, endangered plant species, and the importance of habitat preservation
synopsis of the NCCP within the context of the history of conservation of habitat. The NCCP is a program that is meant to have voluntary multi-stakeholder cooperation in planning, management and funding. In Southern California the target habitat is Coastal Sage Scrub (CSS), home to the federally "threatened" California Gnatcatcher. Conservation is needed, particularly in Orange County, because of the large-scale development of homes, businesses, and roads. The listing of the California Gnatcatcher as
that are extremely cold such as deserts in Antarctica. These cold deserts have lengthy winters that frequently rain. Regardless of this frequent rain, it is still considered a desert because the moisture turns into ice, thus keeping the dryness. In coastal deserts, the weather is fairly cool. The winters are understandably cold and the summers are warm. TYPES OF DESERT HABITAT When we think of deserts, the first thing that comes into our minds is a dry place with lots and lots gold sand. Apparently
It describes it as a coastal Mediterranean type of ecosystem, which is a rare mixture of vegetation and climate that can only be found in 5 other places in the world. The waters surrounding the islands contain a mix of nutrient-rich cool currents and warm coastal seawater, which enhances photosynthesis and the proliferation of sea life. Records of extinct species like the pygmy mammoth and