A quarterly newsletter focusing on the chaparral and all issues relating to its ecology, preservation, and beauty.
The Chaparralian is sent to Institute members via email. If you would like to join please go to our membership page. If you would like to recieve a sample copy, you may download Issue #23 below. Recent issues include:
#16 Forester's and Firefighters (3/05):Chaparral and the CDF, Ione chaparral part I, What to do after a fire.
#17 Wildland Fire Research and Ione Chaparral (2/05):Latest fire research from USGS, Ione chaparral part II, Soccer and chaparral.
#18 Earthquake Suppression (12/05):A parody by Jim Hart, Soccer and chaparral part II, Ione chaparral final installment.
#19 The 2006 Sierra Fire (4/06):A report on a fire in the Cleveland National Forest and its impact on the Tecate Cypress.
#20 Desert Fires and Invasive Weeds (8/06):The 2006 Sawtooth fire (San Bernardino National Forest), the fire's impact on spreading invasive weeds, Richard D. Hawkins: a True Chaparralian, Forest fires in the western Sierra Nevada, a perspective on invasive weeds in Arizona, Fire in Pioneertown: a conversation with Jim Hart, introducing the Fire Square.
#21 The Cedar Fire (12/06): A preliminary report on a three year study. Also report on the Fire Ecology Congress held in San Diego by Jim Hart, more on Sierra Nevada forest fires, "With the Cedar fire Incident Commander" by Randy Lyle, and a new book announcement: The Hamster Revolution by Vicki Halsey, et al., a great story about how to manage email before it manages you!
#22 Chaparral Wisdom (5/07):A special issue focusing on the value of nature, a perspective on wildland firefighter training, and Jon E. Keeley: a True Chaparralian.
#23 The National Chaparral Recreation Plan (9/07):This issue contains our proposal to change the way the four National Forests in Southern California are classified and managed. Also included is the article, "Global Warming, Politics, and Science."
#24 2007 Southern California Wildfire Report (10/07): A quick update on the fires, published October 28, 2007.
#25 The Myth of Fire Suppression (12/07):Part I of a historical discussion on the story of fire suppression and its impacts on wildlands and why it has distorted what is really happening.