I just saw that they were close to there and I had heard people talk about herping in the area. I hope it doasn't do anything too devistating.
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How do the fires affect reptiles in the Hemet area?
Obediah2
Jul 23, 2004 10:43 AM
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RichardFHoyer
Jul 23, 2004 11:23 AM
In regions in which wild fires are historically 'common', both plants and animals (including herps), have adapted to fires. Populations are reduced to varying degrees depending on the intensity of the fire. Recovery ocurs over time and population densities eventually return to pre-fire numbers.
Richard F. Hoyer
JDM
Jul 23, 2004 10:27 PM
Richard, do you have any references on studies where fires have reduced reptile numbers and that show the restoration of the population over the next few years? This seems like it would be valuable information for several applications.
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Jaren
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