Sixteen BSSC members went to Piedras Blancas Light Station on November 16-17 to help with restoration at the lighthouse by pulling invasive plants. Most of the iceplant and other invasive plants had been removed from the area where we worked, so it was our task to find the small sprouts that were popping up. Some of the species we removed were oxalis (sorrel), New Zealand Spinach, ice plant, and dune radish. By removing these plants we allow the natives that are there to have room to grow, and with our help and continued restoration work, native plants will once again cover that area.
We helped restore the fragile dune ecosystem by removing dune radish that can grow on top of native plants, taking over the area. The restoration was a success and we also took the opportunity to view the elephant seals of Piedras Blancas. It was a great trip and we hope to do more restoration events at Piedras Blancas in the future.
We helped restore the fragile dune ecosystem by removing dune radish that can grow on top of native plants, taking over the area. The restoration was a success and we also took the opportunity to view the elephant seals of Piedras Blancas. It was a great trip and we hope to do more restoration events at Piedras Blancas in the future.