Projects

2009

Habitat Edges in the Baldwin Hills: Effects on Bird Distribution and California Coastal Sage Scrub

Students: Anna Bugayong, Joshua Lazarus, Shahir Masri, Christine Nguyen, Lucas Salazar, and Adam Taheri. Advisor: Dr. Travis Longcore California Coastal sage scrub is a rare type of habitat which supports…

2009

Nuisance Odors in the Baldwin Hills

Students: Geoffrey Clifford, Bryan Moy, Andrea Siu, Jennifer Webb and Victoria Zalameda Advisor: Teaching Associate Travis Brooks with Dr. Travis Longcore and Prof. Magali Delmas The Baldwin Hills, located in…

2009

Sustainable Practices in the California Wine Industry: Analyzing the Motivations of Winemakers and Grape Growers

Students: Yousef Anvery, Sachin Goel, Shilpa Hareesh, John Hogan, Antonio Menchaca, Roxana Ramirez Advisor: Prof. Magali Delmas This research project seeks to better understand the motivations and barriers for pursuing…

2008

Effects of Hydromulch on Post-Fire Seed Germination

Students: Caroline Evans, Angel Kwok, and Sarah Maquindang Final Report One of Southern California’s latest fires occurred on May 8, 2007 at Griffith Park, the largest municipal park in the…

2008

Fire-Induced Water-Repellent Soil Layers in Non-Hydromulched Areas of Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California

Students: David Kunugi and Aya Satoh Final Report Questions: Have water-repellent soil layers discouraged pioneer species from successfully revegetating Griffith Park? How do the levels of water repellency vary among…