Preserving habitat lands and natural ecosystems in perpetuity is critical to the future of wildlife in developing areas and the people who share the land.
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Riparian"Riparian" (from the Latin "ripa", meaning "riverbank") refers to an ecosystem that is along a body of water, such as a river, stream, or lake. Riparian habitat can also be a "wetland". |
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WetlandsAn area of land consisting of soil that is saturated with moisture, such as a swamp, marsh, or bog. |
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GrasslandsAreas where trees and shrubs make up less than 10% of all plant species. |
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Vernal PoolsVernal pools are seasonally flooded depressions found in open grasslands that usually fill with water in late winter and are often dry by late spring. |
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WoodlandsAreas covered in trees. Oak woodlands are a common sight in California. |
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AgricultureAn area that is used primarily for the production of livestock, food, and fiber. |
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Valley Elderberry Longhorn BeetleVELB is nearly always found around red or blue elderberry bushes along rivers and streams. |
We place priority on conserving and protecting native species. All of the species below exist in the many open-space lands protected by WHF. Click on a species to learn more about its importance to our ecosystem!
November 2008
Twelve Bridges Elementary School students have some new four-legged neighbors who moved in across the street. Over 250 lambs and kids have been born while grazing the Sun City Lincoln Hills open-space.
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Riley Swift, President & Founder
It's been almost 3 years since my last "Message from the President". During this time, the Wildlife Heritage Foundation (WHF) has transformed into a fuller, more vigorous organization. Read More...