Project Objectives

Photo: Albert Everett Wieslander

Photo: Zach Behrens

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Historic Condition Analysis

Qualitatively and quantitatively describe pre-settlement forest structure and composition in southern California National Forests

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Current Condition Analysis

Analyze current forest structure and composition to compare how forests have deviated from historic conditions due to fire suppression

Future Species Distribution

Model future YPMC species distributions under various climate models in San Bernardino National Forest

Yellow Pine Mixed Conifer (YPMC) Forests

Photo by Zach Behrens

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The project