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The Ecology of Asilomar
- 1. Cyndi L. Dawson Environmental Scientist
- 2. [ih-kol-uh-jee] noun 1. the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms. 2. Also called human ecology. the branch of sociology concerned with the spacing and interdependence of people and institutions. Also, oecology.
- 3. [ih-kol-uh-jee] noun the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including the interdependence of people and natural environment. Also, oecology.
- 5. • Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds - 43 hectares • Restored Dunes – 22 hectares • Fragmented/Urban Closed Pine Forest and Transition Forest – 18 hectares
- 6. UNIT Classification Restore ecosystem function and services
- 7. UNIT Classification State Beaches [PRC § 5019.56 (c)] consist of areas with frontage on the ocean or bays and managed to provide swimming, boating, fishing, and other beach-oriented recreational activities. Restore ecosystem function and services
- 12. 280 CA State Parks covering over 600,000 hectares Budget for all parks excluding Asilomar for FY13/14 is ~$490 million Funded solely through a contract Natural Resources Management of ~$300,000 annual including staffing ( 1 scientist and 3 full time field staff)
- 28. Non-native defense Increase species richness Improve linkages with surrounding restored dunes Increase density of rare, threatened and endangered species
- 30. 5 endangered/threatened plants and 2 animal species of concern have self sustaining populations Only on-going maintenance is non-native defense; no additional water or methods used ~95% native plant cover
- 31. Clear directive and mandate within Department Dedicated staff member to oversee project Willingness to think BIG Secure funding for project Large amount of local community support Long-term commitment
- 32. CA State Parks received an 18% budget cut from FY 12/13 to FY 13/14 Revenue generation Little Hoover Report March 2013 Change in centralized model Increase partnerships Change in Department culture
Editor's Notes
- Thank you …. For that great introduction and thanks to you all for coming to Asilomar. Today I would like to take you on a journey through the ecology. It is a journey through both space and time and I happy to bring you all a long for the ride.
- To set the stage for my talk today I would like to start by talking about thi a word that gets bandied about a lot both by scientists and the general public. Ecology. There are many variation of this definiton but essential we are talking about ….To give our disscussion of of Asilomar context I want to give throw out my 21st Century definition of ecology and that puts the human copoment front and center. I feel a strong argument can be made for there being no where left on earth were humans are having an effect on the natural environment whether it be the deepest caves, bottom of the ocean, deep in the remaining jungles or the top of Mt. Everest. I want to take this 21st definition with a focus on the human influences and apply to Asilomar’s story. The natural enviornment here at Asilomar has gone through many changes including amazing success in the restoration of our dunes and continued challenges
- To set the stage for my talk today I would like to start by talking about thi a word that gets bandied about a lot both by scientists and the general public. Ecology. There are many variation of this definiton but essential we are talking about ….To give our disscussion of of Asilomar context I want to give throw out my 21st Century definition of ecology and that puts the human copoment front and center. I feel a strong argument can be made for there being no where left on earth were humans are having an effect on the natural environment whether it be the deepest caves, bottom of the ocean, deep in the remaining jungles or the top of Mt. Everest. I want to take this 21st definition with a focus on the human influences and apply to Asilomar’s story. The natural enviornment here at Asilomar has gone through many changes including amazing success in the restoration of our dunes and continued challenges
- 56 acres dunes45 forest5 marshLess 16 hardscape/6.5 hectares
- What are those goalsNatural Preserve Natural Preserves [PRC § 5019.71] are distinct areas of outstanding natural or scientific significance established within the boundaries of other State Park System units. The purpose of Natural Preserves shall be to preserve such features as rare or endangered plant and animal species and their supporting ecosystems, representative examples of plant or animal communities existing in California prior to the impact of Euro-American modifications, geological features illustrative of geological processes, significant fossil occurrences or geological features of cultural or economic interest, or topographic features illustrative of representative or unique biogeographical patterns. Natural Preserves shall be managed to allow natural dynamics of ecological interaction to continue without interference, where possible. Habitat manipulation shall be permitted only in those areas found by scientific analysis to require manipulation to preserve the species or associations that constitute the basis for the establishment of the Natural Preserve. Motor vehicle use is prohibited in Natural Preserves (see DOM Section 0304.5.2)
- What are those goalsNatural Preserve Natural Preserves [PRC § 5019.71] are distinct areas of outstanding natural or scientific significance established within the boundaries of other State Park System units. The purpose of Natural Preserves shall be to preserve such features as rare or endangered plant and animal species and their supporting ecosystems, representative examples of plant or animal communities existing in California prior to the impact of Euro-American modifications, geological features illustrative of geological processes, significant fossil occurrences or geological features of cultural or economic interest, or topographic features illustrative of representative or unique biogeographical patterns. Natural Preserves shall be managed to allow natural dynamics of ecological interaction to continue without interference, where possible. Habitat manipulation shall be permitted only in those areas found by scientific analysis to require manipulation to preserve the species or associations that constitute the basis for the establishment of the Natural Preserve. Motor vehicle use is prohibited in Natural Preserves (see DOM Section 0304.5.2)
- The history of Asilomar informs how to apply the land management mandates here. This area like most areas around the globe has 1000s of years of history of having humans influence the natural environment.Native Americans have been in California for over 10,000 years and Ohlone have been on the Monterey likely Peninsula for at least 8000 years. Europeans started showing up in the 1600 and sustained presence in the area started in 1770s with the founding of the Presido in Monterey and the Carmel mission1836 California passed from Spain to Mexico and an increased focus on settlement and ranching intensified clearing land for agriculture and grazing was pronounced all throughout the area. This had major effects on the land around them condors were nearly extinct in CA by 1900 and the last confirmed grizzly was shot in CA in 1908. In addition to the major effects humans have had on land a sand mining operation at Spanish Bay severely effected the dune structure throughout the area. So when I think of the history of Asilomar as an ecologist I am thinking a 10,000 year span of effects that have effected the ecosystems here. My job is take all this information and distil it down to develop discrete goals about what we are managing for here at Asilomar. So State Parks in partnership with the concessionaire manages the Natural Resources at Asilomar to meet the goals set out by State Parks adapt to each specific site
- The history of Asilomar informs how to apply the land management mandates here. This area like most areas around the globe has 1000s of years of history of having humans influence the natural environment.Native Americans have been in California for over 10,000 years and Ohlone have been on the Monterey likely Peninsula for at least 8000 years. Europeans started showing up in the 1600 and sustained presence in the area started in 1770s with the founding of the Presido in Monterey and the Carmel mission1836 California passed from Spain to Mexico and an increased focus on settlement and ranching intensified clearing land for agriculture and grazing was pronounced all throughout the area. This had major effects on the land around them condors were nearly extinct in CA by 1900 and the last confirmed grizzly was shot in CA in 1908. In addition to the major effects humans have had on land a sand mining operation at Spanish Bay severely effected the dune structure throughout the area. So when I think of the history of Asilomar as an ecologist I am thinking a 10,000 year span of effects that have effected the ecosystems here. My job is take all this information and distil it down to develop discrete goals about what we are managing for here at Asilomar. So State Parks in partnership with the concessionaire manages the Natural Resources at Asilomar to meet the goals set out by State Parks adapt to each specific site
- The history of Asilomar informs how to apply the land management mandates here. This area like most areas around the globe has 1000s of years of history of having humans influence the natural environment.Native Americans have been in California for over 10,000 years and Ohlone have been on the Monterey likely Peninsula for at least 8000 years. Europeans started showing up in the 1600 and sustained presence in the area started in 1770s with the founding of the Presido in Monterey and the Carmel mission1836 California passed from Spain to Mexico and an increased focus on settlement and ranching intensified clearing land for agriculture and grazing was pronounced all throughout the area. This had major effects on the land around them condors were nearly extinct in CA by 1900 and the last confirmed grizzly was shot in CA in 1908. In addition to the major effects humans have had on land a sand mining operation at Spanish Bay severely effected the dune structure throughout the area. So when I think of the history of Asilomar as an ecologist I am thinking a 10,000 year span of effects that have effected the ecosystems here. My job is take all this information and distil it down to develop discrete goals about what we are managing for here at Asilomar. So State Parks in partnership with the concessionaire manages the Natural Resources at Asilomar to meet the goals set out by State Parks adapt to each specific site
- The spatial layout of the property and current human use patterns also play a central role in informing how the has been managed in the recent past and currently
- And finally before I get to the story of our dunes another key factor that effect how we do things here is money.1.5 million acres = 607029 hectares(0.5 - 243,000)Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park .11 acresAnza-Borrego Desert State Park - 600,000 acres--the largest state park in CaliforniaState Parks costs for Asilomar yearlyProgram support 200k increases 2.5% (120 k NRM)500k Operations Support increase 5%
- By the early 80s the dunes were entirely degraded with very little eveidence of the thenaturlyforedune, ridge swale pattern facing the prevailing wind. The area had at least 90% non-native ice plant Carpobrotusedulis CarpobrotuschilensisAccessory trails through out dunes
- Past area was reminded of cattle grazing past (up 1900) good few of dunes
- Sea of iceplant
- Small patches of natives, extensive seed collection effort to propogate the over 200,000 estimated to be installed.
- Genetics
- Clear directive and mandate within Department, including clear and measurable goalsDedicated staff member to oversee project from start to finishWillingness to think big and thoroughly research appropriate methods for successSecure funding for project through the establishment phase (plants are self-sustaining)Large amount of local community support that can provide in-kind support for projectContinued maintenance and enhancement of area
- General Fund support has fallen for nearly 35 years.Over 65 million people visit state parks annuallyRevenue generation fee collection modernizartion