Santa Barbara County, California (c) 2005 Natasha Sherman
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California montane chaparral and
woodlands (WWF
ecoregion NA1203)
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Santa Barbara County,
California (c) 2005
Natasha Sherman
Source of bioregions data:
Olson, D. M. and
E. Dinerstein. The Global 200: Priority ecoregions for global conservation. (PDF
file) Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 89:125-126.
Distinctiveness (1=highest,4=lowest): 1
(globally outstanding)
A wide variety of chaparral, oak woodland, and pine forest habitats are included
in this diverse mosaic. This ecoregion has the highest number of endemic
conifer species in the United States and Canada.*
Conservation Status (1=most endangered, 5=most
intact): 3 (vulnerable)
30% of the habitat is relatively intact. The region is heavily roaded and
fragmented. Fire suppression, predator extirpation, smog and off-road
vehicles are serious threats.*
Some views from the ecoregion
(l) Lytle Creek Rd, San Bernadino, CA, (r) forest above Lake Isabella, CA
(c) 2005 Natasha Sherman
hires
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* Ricketts, T.H., E. Dinerstein, D.M. Olson, C.J. Loucks, et al. (1999) Terrestrial Ecoregions of North America: A Conservation Assessment. World Wildlife Fund - United States and Canada. Island Press, Washington, D.C. pp. 337-340.
