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Oct-Dec 2003

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The Essential Tree
Delving Deeper into Oak Woodlands

by Gordy Slack

It's almost impossible to imagine the California landscape without oak woodlands. But this most familiar and prolific habitat faces a number of serious threats, including unchecked suburban development and Sudden Oak Death. Fortunately, many parks in the Bay Area, including those of the East Bay Regional Parks, offer welcome refuge for a variety of oak woodlands.

From the Oct-Dec 2003 issue
Published October 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Toward a Healthy Bay Photo by Stephen Frisch.

Toward a Healthy Bay

In the 40 years since the movement to save San Francisco Bay began, we have moved from desperately fending off more bay fill projects to proactively restoring thousands of acres of shoreline wetlands. Yet how healthy is the Bay that we are saving? What are the factors that affect the health of the Bay and what are we doing about them?

Special Section in the Oct-Dec 2003 issue
Published October 01, 2003

Peninsula Treasure Photo by John Karachewski.

Peninsula Treasure
Monte Bello Tales and Trails

by David Weintraub

This former home of Italian winemakers, a '70s commune, and a recluse named Indian Joe saw its share of history before being acquired by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Now it boasts its fair share of easily accessible geological anomalies, diverse wildlife, and spectacular views.

From the Oct-Dec 2003 issue
Published October 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
30 Years of Public Access to Nature

by David Weintraub

From the Oct-Dec 2003 issue
Published October 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Letter from the Publisher

by David Loeb

From the Oct-Dec 2003 issue
Published October 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Life on Black Mountain
Interview with Allan Lindh

by David Weintraub

From the Oct-Dec 2003 issue
Published October 01, 2003
Length: moderately-short

Bay Nature Library

Twelve new books to help you explore, understand, and enjoy the natural world of Northern California.

From the Oct-Dec 2003 issue

Ear to the Ground
News from the conservation community and the natural world

by Leah Messinger

Native plants, sandhill cranes, monarch butterflies, Crystal Springs Reservoir, and more...

From the Oct-Dec 2003 issue