Keeping California Forests and Woodlands Healthy

A series of three research briefs intended to communicate ecosystems' general physical appearance and summarize critical processes that serve a myriad of ecological functions relevant to keeping these forests and woodlands intact. The briefs are intended to help communicate example desirable conditions for managers' and private landowners' use. The series includes briefs on blue oak woodlands, ponderosa pine forests, and coastal redwood forests; each brief characterizes healthy forest attributes, their ecological function, and key stressors affecting forest health.