Interesting info for LimeStone and Whiting Ranch

[northshore]

I was reading this article on a Whiting Blog. Interesting stuff since I don't have a green thumb. I didn't see too much mud when I drove past the park. On a positive note, I'm beginning to see plenty of green sprout back. I'm just bummed cause I live a block away from the entrance by the Ralph's plaza.

What happens next! Despite the appearance of the blackened hillsides, natural recovery is already underway. The remaining ash contains nutrients that will aid in the regeneration of the affected plant communities.

The heat of the fire activates the germination of many native seeds. Other plants regenerate by root sprouting.

• Some of the first plants to reappear on the blackened landscape will be colorful wildflowers.
• Over the next few years, the native shrubs (Toyon, California Sagebrush, Buckwheat) will begin to reappear.
• As various plant communities regenerate to pre-fire levels of diversity, associated wildlife will return.