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Presidio's Native Ecosystems Bloom Again
12 Dec
Summary
- About 100 volunteers gathered to replant native species at Presidio.
- Restoration aims to support rare species and create habitat corridors.
- Native plants aid carbon sequestration and support vital pollinators.
A significant habitat restoration effort has reached a new milestone at the Presidio of San Francisco, with around 100 volunteers and staff recently participating in a major planting event. This initiative focuses on re-establishing native plants, such as coastal buckwheat and dune tansy, within the Sunset Scrub area, revitalizing ecosystems that were once prominent.
The project is part of a larger, ongoing strategy by the Presidio Trust to restore former dunescape areas, which has been underway since the mid-1990s. These efforts are vital for supporting a complex web of life, from insects and lizards to birds, and provide a critical habitat for rare and endangered plants like the San Francisco lessingia.
Furthermore, the restoration creates a continuous corridor of habitat, connecting previously restored dune areas and benefiting native flora and fauna. Volunteers emphasized the ecological advantages, including improved soil health, carbon sequestration, and support for essential pollinators, highlighting the dual benefit of healing the planet and oneself through nature.
