In this episode we talk to Makayla Freed, Pepperwood’s Research Specialist, about the long-term monitoring plots that she maintains in forest habitats at the reserve. We’ll discuss the relationship between science and stewardship and explore some of the techniques that scientists use to keep track of diverse types of organisms.

To learn more about the scientific monitoring that takes place at Pepperwood, visit our Climate and Science page

For more fascinating information about our local forests, check out Kendall Calhoun’s presentation Monitoring Oak Woodland Wildlife Communities following the Mendocino Complex Fire and Clint McKay’s presentation Black Oaks Revealed: Their cultural significance for Indigenous Communities

Check out life history summaries and range maps of California animals at https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CWHR/Life-History-and-Range