The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility of a native plant nursery in Gaviota, at Baron Ranch or elsewhere. A new native plant nursery would increase the supply of native plants regionally and directly supply restoration projects and native landscaping efforts. This nursery will also provide opportunities for community involvement. My recommendations for this potential nursery will be based off of interviews with stakeholders and rightsholders, analysis of hydrologic and financial data, and other avenues of research.

The purpose of this project is to determine the best methods to germinate 19 chaparral plant species to better equip restorationists with the tools needed to analyze seed banks. Fire cues tested include charate, smoke, and two levels of heat (high-intensity and shorter-term heat, and low-intensity and longer-term heat). This study utilized both a viability stage of seeds in Petri dishes, and a greenhouse test to measure germination rates of seeds in soil.