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Global Hot Spots of Biodiversity Map

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 13, 2019 with No Comments

Scientists have designated 20 worldwide “Hot Spots.” These are places rich in species diversity, yet are threatened by imminent development. The Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor is situated in one of these Hot Spots. This Hot Spot is an area second only to tropical rain forests in both diversity of species and threat. Download the Global Hot Spots of Biodiversity Map as a PDF.

State Park Acquisition Map

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 12, 2019 with No Comments

Chino HillsState Park has been created with 33 separate acquisitions, all by willing sellers. It is the most complicated set of acquisitions in State Park history. The project has received the support of democrats and republicans alike in four counties for 35 years. To date, the State has spent over $122 million to protect lands as Chino Hills State Park. As of February 2015, Chino Hills State Park has 14,102 acres in its ownership. Download the Chino Hills State Park … Read More

Fire Causes Map

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 10, 2019 with No Comments

HFE documented 106 separate fire points of origin in its updated study. The majority of fire causes are unknown, but of the known causes: arson, automobiles, and fireworks take the lead. Icons delineate the fire’s cause, use the maps legend for clarification. Download the Fire Causes Map as a PDF.

Fire Ignitions Map

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 9, 2019 with No Comments

Through its Fire Study, Hills For Everyone documented 106 separate fire points of origin in its 2019 study. Flames in color have a known cause, while flames in grey have an unknown cause. Download the Fire Ignitions Map as a PDF.

Freeway Complex Fire Map

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 8, 2019 with No Comments

On November 15, 2008 two fires started on opposite ends of the hills about two hours apart. The first fire ignited near the 91 Freeway on the eastern side of the hills in Corona by an automobile exhaust catching dry brush on fire, while the second fire began nearly 11 miles away to the northwest, in Brea, due to an unmaintained power line that also ignited dry brush. Download the Freeway Complex Fire Map as a PDF.