COMMISSION

Straw Wattles
Trail proliferation among the steep topography of
the area leads to the decline of vegetative cover
increasing soil erosion that impact water quality
and wildlife. Restoration efforts focus on stabilizing
the hillside with straw wattles and native seed
and plants. The habitat is then able to reestablish
and hold soils in place, meeting soil conservation
standards. New sustainable trails are planned and
created to provide a balance between recreation
and habitat.
Hydroseeding at Hungry Valley SVRA
After the Grand Fire in May of 2013, restoration was completed in the Stipa Trail and
Power Line Road areas. A fire bulldozer made a firebreak from Frazier Park high school to
Stipa Trail that removed all vegetation along the firebreak. The resource crew, along with
fire crews, installed straw wattles on the firebreak to help decrease the flow of water so
vegetation could grow back.
Soil Conservation Projects
After the Grand Fire of 2013, Sterling Canyon Trail
has been recovering at a rate slower than expected.
In 2014, to help with the restoration efforts in the
area, the resource crew planted native plants grown
in Hungry Valley SVRA’s native plant nursery. Due to
the extreme drought experienced by all of California,
a product called DriWater has been used to help
the success rate of these plants. DriWater is a gel
and when comes in contact with naturally occurring
enzymes in soil, the enzymes slowly break down the
DriWater usage
gel and releases moisture into the soil. As plants become available, they will be planted in
this area to help speed the recovery of this burned area.
Native plant signage
At the end of 2014, the Hungry Valley
Pavilion and Group Campground opened.
This facility has an amphitheater and group
seating area that can be rented out to larger
groups that want to keep their event separate
from the public. With very little vegetation
remaining in the area, the resource crew
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