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California’s Vegetation

For over 20 years, we have served as a widely-recognized resource for information about California’s vegetation. This Manual provides a systematic approach to classifying and describing vegetation alliances.

Use us for scientific research, conservation planning, land management, and assessment of rarity and distribution.

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Additional Support Provided by:
U.S. Forest Service California State Parks Foundation Save The Redwoods San Fransisco Public Utility Commission Central Valley Joint Venture San Fransisco Bay Joint Venture Wildlands East Bay Regional Park District