Southern California Chaparral and Sage Scrub Habitats - Climate Change Adaptation Actions Summary

Posted on: 10/04/2017 - Updated on: 3/06/2020

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Abstract

This document represents an initial effort to identify adaptation actions for chaparral and sage scrub habitats in southern California based on stakeholder input and existing information.1 Specifically, the information presented below comprises stakeholder input during a two-day adaptation workshop, peer-review comments and revisions, and relevant examples from the literature or other similar efforts. The aim of this document is to expand understanding of possible adaptation actions for southern California chaparral and sage scrub habitats in response to climate change.

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Citation

Reynier, W.A., L.E. Hilberg, and J.M. Kershner. 2016. Southern California Chaparral and Sage Scrub Habitats: Climate Change Adaptation Actions Summary. Version 1.0. EcoAdapt, Bainbridge Island, WA.

This document is available online at the EcoAdapt website (http://ecoadapt.org/programs/adaptation- consultations/socal).

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