Audubon Kern River Preserve works to protect habitat in the Southern Sierra Nevada especially in Kern County, California.The land protected by efforts of Audubon and its partners now exceeds 22,000 acres to be protected for the benefit of biodiversity and future generations who find nature compelling without the desire to consume every inch of it. If you would like to discuss how to protect land or donate to Audubon Kern River Preserve to help us continue this important work, please contact:
Reed Tollefson
Phone: (760) 378-2531
Fax: (760) 378-2531
Email: rtollefson@audubon.org
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Through the support of people like you, we can keep building a culture of conservation by working to protect wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and the diversity of life.
Invasive Species Eradication
Staff and volunteers of the Kern River Preserve have spent over a decade fighting invasive species. These efforts have paid off with one of the most native forests in western North America.
Each year staff of the Kern River Preserve and partners spend many hours eradicating invasive weeds from South Fork Valley lands.
Each of us can help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals. You can help by learning which species can become invasive and eradicate these from your own yards. Help to educate your local nurseries about the problem with invasives and get them to stop selling problem plants. Contact your legislator and local agriculture commissioner to make sure no invasives are sold or promoted in your county or town.
Tutorials
Kern River Valley Invasive Species Information
Prevent and/or work to eradicate these pests... keep the South Fork native!
Purple Loosestrife Removal
Each year staff of the Kern River Preserve and partners spend many hours eradicating invasive weeds from South Fork Valley lands.
Perennial Pepperwood Removal
For many years, the Kern River Preserve and partners have spent thousands of hours attempting to eradicate perennial pepperweed from South Fork Valley lands.
Salt Cedar Removal
The article that follows is a tutorial on salt cedar: one of a series of articles staff of the Kern River Preserve are preparing to educate about local invasives and some steps each of us can take to help eradicate them.
Shut Your Pipes
Exposed vertical pipes with open tops pose a tremendous hazard to birds and other wildlife.