North vs. South Facing
With a relatively low average rainfall of 13 inches in the winter, the semi-arid plant community called Coastal Sage Scrub is often defined by its slope alignment. Plants on south facing slopes get more sunlight, turn golden earlier, and support less vegetation than north facing slopes. Plants on north facing slopes stay green longer with less direct sunlight, and support more plants.
Acquisition History Video
Did you catch our video on the creation of Chino Hills State Park? If not, take a literal minute and watch it! We hope this information gives you an idea of the longevity and tenacity our work takes to conserve lands in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.
November E-Newsletter
This November edition of the Hills For Everyone e-newsletter includes a one minute video on the creation of Chino Hills State Park, upcoming volunteer opportunities for barbed wire removal in the Park, and the ongoing project with SoCal Gas Company. View the November E-Newsletter.
California Landscapes
According to the California Natural Resources Agency 31% of California (or 32.9 million acres) is comprised of the “shrublands and chaparral” habitat type. Much of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor is shrublands and chaparral also.