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Unexpected Native Plant Species Found on San Nicolas Island

Researchers have found new species of plants never before seen on San Nicolas Island and believe this could inform knowledge of the historical California coastal vegetation. Conservation can sometimes be a moving target, and as researchers learn more about the ecosystems they are trying to protect, they often discover the unexpected. On San Nicolas Island, […]

Written by on November 22, 2017

Dr. Daniel Simberloff Receives 2016 John Pritzlaff Award

Island Conservation board member and renowned conservation biologist Dr. Daniel Simberloff receives prestigious conservation award at the 2016 California Islands Symposium. Every year since 2007 the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden presents the Honorable John C. Pritzlaff Conservation Award to a “global trailblazer in conservation.” This year the winner of this prestigious award is Daniel Simberloff, dedicated conservationist and a valued board […]

Written by on October 31, 2016