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Los Padres National Forest

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Los Padres
National Forest
6755 Hollister Avenue
Suite 150
Goleta, CA 93117

(805) 968-6640
(805) 968-6790 TTY

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[Photograph]: Big Sur Coastline. Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly two million acres in the beautiful coastal mountains of central California. The forest stretches across almost 220 miles from the Big Sur Coast in Monterey County to the western edge of Los Angeles County.
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Animals and Plants

Los Padres contains a wide range of ecosystems, from seacoast and marine habitats to redwood forests, mixed conifer forests, oak woodlands, grasslands, pinyon juniper stands, chaparral and semi-desert areas, which are home to more than 468 fish and wildlife species.

 

Invasive Weeds - A Real Problem

Invasive weeds are not native to California. They have been introduced from another country. Invasive weeds are colonizing species that usually rely on some form of soil disturbance for initial establishment. Because they are not native they have few natural enemies here to restrict their growth and spread. Over time these weeds will replace native and cultivated plants. Most invasive weeds aggressively spread through roots as well as from seeds.

No matter who you are or where you live, invasive weeds affect your way of life. Widespread infestations reduce productivity and value of the land. While weeds have long been recognized as a problem in agriculture, they pose an ever increasing threat to the integrity of all wildland ecosystems.
Fire Danger Level: Moderate

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