Mapping Project to Identify Flammable Invasive Plant Species Across Large Land Holdings

Research and AnalysisVegetation Treatment
Written By LegacyWorks

The mapping of eucalyptus trees on large ranches (which has been identified as a source of concern for fire ignition) would help to reduce fire risk throughout the region. Originally planted mainly as wind breaks on ranch lands, these trees present a significant fire risk due to wind patterns in Lompoc as well as reducing ecological diversity. Systematic removal and replacement of these trees with native vegetation appropriate to the landscape would be the goal of this project.

Project scope: Work with FSC/UCSB Wildfire Resilience Initiative to map large stands of eucalyptus across this region for potential removal and restoration. Large landowners and managers would identify areas of concern for this effort.

Status: Conceptual

Cost: Medium cost

Partners: Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council (SBFSC), Large Landowners in the Region, UCSB Wildfire Resilience Initiative

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