Balancing active and passive restoration in a nonchemical, research-based approach to coastal sage scrub restoration in southern California

Ecological Restoration

Volumn 29, Issue 1-2, 2011, Pages 45-51

  DeSimone, Sandra A ^a  

^a Audubon Californias Starr Ranch Sanctuary ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Adaptive management; Artichoke thistle (Cynara cardunculus); Coastal sage scrub; Coastal sage scrub restoration; Passive restoration

Indexed keywords

CYNARA CARDUNCULUS; CYNARA SCOLYMUS;

EID: 79954546222     PISSN: 15434060     EISSN: 15434079     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3368/er.29.1-2.45     Document Type: Article

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