Whitaker Forest Research Station

Field station name: Whitaker Forest Research Station

URL: http://ucanr.edu/sites/cff/Whitaker_Forest/

Year founded: 1964

Mission statement: Whitaker’s Forest has the oldest permanent plots (established 1915) in California. Studies on vegetation, breeding birds, and resident mammals indicate the rich natural history of the area. Currently, a study of the effects of acid deposition occupies much of the site. A decade of experiments in controlled burning altered the successional patterns on much of the forest. Plans are still being formulated for overall management of the forest.

Annual visitors: 5

Land: 320 acres (129 hectares)

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Outreach Goals

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    ✗ Build community

    ✗ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    ✗ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    ✗ Inspire curiosity

    ✗ Make field station resources available to the public

    ✗ Promote STEM careers

    ✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work

    ✗ Raise money

    ✗ Reach a particular audience

    ✗ Teach about the environment generally

    ✗ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

Outreach Programs