Tag Archives: Natural Areas

Spinning the Bee-Tree Fiasco

Posted on March 25, 2013 by SF Forest Alliance

We received this letter from Scott Mattoon, a bee advocate who is concerned not just by the killing of the bee tree in Glen Canyon Park’s Natural Areas, but by the reaction of San Francisco Recreation and Parks. If, like … Continue reading →

Posted in Fells Trees, Ruins Habitat | Tagged bees, Glen Canyon Park, Natural Areas, San Francisco Forest Alliance, San Francisco Recreation and Parks, SF Natural Areas | 5 Comments

Fire at McLaren Park: Letter from a Park-Lover

Posted on July 7, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

We received this letter from a frequent visitor to McLaren Park. It’s published here with permission and minor edits. I was at McLaren a few days ago and the seasonally dry, “Natural Areas” grassland south of Mansell is burnt. I … Continue reading →

Posted in "Natural" Areas Program | Tagged fire, fire hazard, habitat, McLaren Park, Natural Areas, Natural Areas Program, Pesticides | 1 Comment

“Natural Areas Program” Restricts Access

Posted on March 15, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

When people hear “Natural Areas” they often have visions of wild areas where trails wind their way through rampant plants, and you can bushwhack your way into interesting nooks and discoveries. Maybe there are wild berries or flowers to be … Continue reading →

Posted in "Natural" Areas Program, Blocks Access | Tagged Natural Areas, Natural Areas Program, San Francisco | 6 Comments

The Natural Areas Plan for Mt Davidson: a Walk with Jacquie Proctor

Posted on February 28, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

Most people have no idea that the Natural Areas Program calls for cutting down 1600 trees on Mt Davidson. Jacquie Proctor, the historian of Mt Davidson (who quite literally wrote the book on it), led a tour there last Saturday, … Continue reading →