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Big Tujunga Canyon Restoration

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Countries: United States of America
Basins: North Pacific (446) (San Joaquin & Sacramento)
Project SDGs:
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Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1)
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Drought Management
Nature-Based Solutions
Progress to Date: NA Restore the Angeles National Forest.
Services Needed: Policy advocacy
Stakeholder engagement & facilitation
Desired Partners: City
Government
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Aug. 01, 2009  »  Ongoing
Project Website: www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/our-impact/angeles
Contextual Condition(s): PHYSICAL: Ecosystem vulnerability or degradation, PHYSICAL: Disaster preparation and resilience
Additional Benefits: Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities
Beneficiaries: Ecosystems, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Primary Funding Source: public
Project Source: User
Profile Completion: 85%

Project Overview

Following the destruction of the Station Fire of 2009, the National Forest Foundation partnered with the Forest Service and engaged the local community to restore the Angeles National Forest.

In late August 2009, an arson-caused fire ignited in the Angeles National Forest, just north of the city of Los Angeles. In a few days, the Station Fire grew to become the largest fire in L.A. County’s history, burning more than 161,000 acres or 25 percent of the Angeles National Forest…

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Following the destruction of the Station Fire of 2009, the National Forest Foundation partnered with the Forest Service and engaged the local community to restore the Angeles National Forest.

In late August 2009, an arson-caused fire ignited in the Angeles National Forest, just north of the city of Los Angeles. In a few days, the Station Fire grew to become the largest fire in L.A. County’s history, burning more than 161,000 acres or 25 percent of the Angeles National Forest.

The Fire affected four watersheds, decimated forests, and severely damaged both public and private infrastructure. It also severely impacted recreation opportunities for the millions who visit the Angeles National Forest, one of the most urban forests in the country. The Station Fire also damaged riparian areas, burned more than 40,000 acres of tree-covered landscapes, allowed invasive species to take hold, and destroyed recreation infrastructure. The effects of the Fire also brought to light other areas that may be susceptible to additional natural disasters due to climate change.

We are restoring the Big Tujunga watershed by replanting native species and removing invasive plants, such as Arundo that uses five times more water than native vegetation. We have planted native trees across 2,300 acres in the Charlton-Chilao area. We are also working to protect endangered species, such as the Santa Ana sucker and arroyo toad through stream restoration, rerouting trails, and removing small dams. To support the chaparral ecosystem, we will identify and eliminate invasive weeds and restore habitat in areas that have been affected by disturbance.

Because the Angeles National Forest is Los Angeles’ backyard forest, our work is ensuring that millions of L.A. residents have places to play. We are working to restore multiple trails in the forest, such as the Strawberry Peak trail, eliminating user-created trails, and repairing day use facilities—all so that the Forest can continue to provide countless recreational opportunities.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: PHYSICAL: Ecosystem vulnerability or degradation, PHYSICAL: Disaster preparation and resilience
Project Benefits: Long-term partnership(s) created, Raised awareness of challenges among water users, Raised awareness of challenges among local authorities
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Ecosystems, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users), Local communities / domestic users
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Primary Funding Source: Public funding

Project Narrative

Through our public and private partners, the goals envisioned for the return of healthy watersheds, forests, and habitat for endangered and threatened species along with providing a natural respite for human visitors and wild residents alike, are becoming realities. In October of 2014, President Obama established the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument on the Angeles National Forest. Given our existing relationship and scope of work on the Forest, we are supporting a range of efforts to support the Monument and engage the city with this special place. Click here to learn more about our efforts.

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Who We Are? The National Forest Foundation is the leading organization inspiring personal and meaningful connections to our National Forests, the centerpiece of America’s public lands. Working on behalf of the American public, the NFF leads forest conservation efforts and … Learn More


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