Human Impact on the Chaparral

Though we are promoting human interaction within the Chaparral lands of California this hasn’t always been a great thing. For instance, though wildfires are a mechanism used by this particular biome to create and restore nutrients to the lands; humans have caused nearly all the large and out-of-control fires. Recently humans have hurt the lands by cutting down major amounts of trees in which animals and birds live. We accidentally interfere with many parts of these helpless species habitats and now we hope to create a place where a healthy, natural habitat may co-exists with us humans. In some ways people have helped the chaparral by repairing ares and water sources, which have been destroyed over the decade. Our only hope is to continue the process of helping this biome, which is why we hope to create an ecotourism in this area, to continue to contribute to the global diversity on our planet.

Scientific Research and Ecotourism

Our research about the chaparral and shrubland biomes helped lead us to the conclusion of the best time of the year to do what activities due to precipitation and temperature rates throughout the year. We also have observed the human impact on this region and we wish to reverse the bad effect that humans have bestowed on this region by educating the people with ecotourism of the area. Our research shows a very favorable climate for ecotourism during the summer months as there is very little precipitation. Furthermore, the winters are also rather mild providing a comfortable experience for residents or tourists. Much of the California Chaparral is disappearing due to this very fact as the mild climate of the chaparral makes it appealing for residents and urbanization. Thus, our research points us to ecotourism activities that focus on observing the natural habitat rather than simply enjoying the great climate in hopes of pointing out the value of the native organisms to the region.