Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California Los Nogales •Common and scientific names

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Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California Los Nogales •Common and scientific namesThis is the best book available that describes in detail California's most extensive plant community (the chaparral) as well as how to live safely in one of the most fire prone ecosystems on the planet. The book not only provides the basics of chaparral natural history, but also how wildfires are fought, how to protect your home and family from wildland fire, and why it is important to reconnect with one's surroundings. The revised and updated second