How can we help?

        Today the Chaparral is threatened with 2 major issues: man made fires and pollution.

The sollution to the first issue is simple. Though the area is dry, man made fires are easily prevented. Don't leave campfires or grills unattended and don't be careless with a flame. Man made fires are devastating to wildlife trying to grow and who are not expecting fire. This can also be devastating to humans. As mentioned before, the Chaparral is a popular place to live, but many homes must be evacuated frequently because of humans carelessness. 

      As for pollution, there is no simple fix. Specifically areas in California, populations are growing at such a rate where it is difficult to control air pollution. There are things that individuals can do such as, car pooling, driving energy efficient cars, and using solar power (since the Chaparral is a prime place to take advantage of the sun). When building houses in the Chaparral, you should be mindful of the materials you are using and how their waste can impact the beauty around you. Light pollution is an issue because so many of the Chaparral's animals are nocturnal. Being mindful of this and not leaving lights on all night can prevent animals from getting hurt and not damaging your property. 

This biome is home to many species and things peoples livelihood depends on, such as Olive Trees and endangered species like the coyote. The beauty of this biome must be saved and everyone can help by making simple changes in their day to day lives.