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GET INVOLVED! Aspen Regeneration at Loney Meadow next Saturday

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Join SYRCL for another great restoration opportunity and a chance meet new people and work outside in a beautiful place!

Aspen groves are in extreme decline from conifer encroachment due to changes in natural fire and hydrologic regimes—this ecosystem needs our assistance to remain healthy. To learn more, listen to NPR’s report on “Fighting Fire with Fire,” which talks about a similar aspen regeneration project by conifer removal. But you can help! Come out with us to learn about and help restore aspen tree habitat, one of the Sierra Nevada’s biodiversity hotspots.

SYRCL volunteer removes an encroaching conifer in a threaten aspen stand
SYRCL volunteer removes an encroaching conifer in a threaten aspen stand
  • When: 8 am to 4 pm on Saturdays June 21st, July 12th & July 26th, August 16th & 30th
  • Where: Loney Meadow, Rucker Lake, Butcher Ranch and Pierce Meadow
  • RSVP: Please contact Adele Rife, SYRCL Restoration Coordinator at adele@syrcl.org or (530) 265-5961 ext. 218.

The restoration days will include carpooling to Loney Meadow, learning about the importance of aspen groves and meadows, and a few hours of conifer removal. Training and natural interpretation will be provided by Kathy Van Zuuk of Tahoe National Forest. Aspen regeneration is a priority action that supports broader efforts to restore the health of mountain meadows in the Yuba Watershed, which are important natural sources of clean water for the Yuba River. To learn more, view a video about our past aspen regeneration work created by SYRCL volunteer, Tony Loro. More information about restoring mountain meadows can be found on our restoration page.

SYRCL volunteers at Rucker Lake
SYRCL volunteers at Rucker Lake

Our next work date is Saturday, June 21st and we need volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Adele to RSVP with the date that you would like to come volunteer. You can reach Adele by email, adele@syrcl.org, or by phone, (530) 265-5961 ext.218.

“I look forward to the aspen-meadow projects every year. You get to hike a bit, hang out with–and meet–friendly folk. You get to do some good work in beautiful country. Why would I not want to be part of this? Maybe you should too.” states Jim Wofford, SYRCL volunteer.

Meadows are fascinating and vital ecosystems – come learn about them and help restore!

 

Aspen at Rucker Lake
Aspen at Rucker Lake
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