Type: report

Article abstract: The primary goal of this project is for the management of Aphanisma blitoides, rare plant. Currently A. blitoides consists of habitat specific occurrences throughout the Point Loma peninsula. Many of these occurrences are on National Park Service (NPS) lands. Threats to this species include invasive plants, illegal trail usage, and erosion. Our objective is to remove invasive plants, restore social trails with complimentary native plants, and to reduce off-trail use with signage, fencing, and education via social media platforms. These objectives will be completed using a workforce of staff, a dedicated volunteer force, and a trained student intern. Due to limitations with a quarterly payment schedule, the park decided to alter the budget allocations away from labor towards supplies and equipment. We matched park staff time and time from partners including the California Conservation Crew, our sister park, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, our volunteer program Weed Warriors, and others throughout the project. The entire Coastal Trail (0.5 mi one way) received new signage, new post and rope, and new native plants as part of the restoration program.