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Alden, Peter and Fred Heath. Field Guide to California. New York: National Audubo Society, 1998.

          - The Field Guide to California offers insightful information regarding all of California's diverse biomes. The guide also provides information about the native flora and fauna, how to recognize them, as well as history and fun facts. 

CalFire. CalFire. 2012. 17 April 2013 <http://www.fire.ca.gov/>.

          - CalFire falls under the Department of Forestry Fire Protection. The website offers vast information about fire                          safety, awareness, and management. The website gives up-to-date information on current California fires, at risk                    areas, and prevention techniques.

Goforth, Bret R and Richard A. Minnich. "Evidence, Exaggeration, and Error in Historical Accounts of Chaparral Wildfires in California." Ecological Society of America (2007): 779-790.

Keeley, Jo E, Teresa Brennan and Anne H. Pfaff. "Fire Severity and Ecosystem Responses Following Crown Fires in California Shrublands." Ecological Society of America (2008): 1530-1546.

Keely, Jon E and Paul H. Zedler. "Large, High Intensity Fire Events in Southern California Shrublands: Debunking the Fine Grain Age Patch Model." Ecological Society of America (2009): 69-94.

McDaniel, Josh. Chaparral Fire Science Debate Continues. 2008. 17 April 2013 <http://www.wildfirelessons.net/Additional.aspx?Page=150>.

Minnich, Richard A. "Fire Mosaics in Southern California and Northern Baja California." Science (1983): 1287-1294.

Nirgro, Daniel. Wildlife Biology. Long Beach : LBCC inc, 2011.

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California Chaparral Institute. The Chaparral. 24 September 2013. 15 October 2013 <http://www.californiachaparral.com/>.

          - The California Chaparral Institute provides vast information about the chaparral biome. The website describes the native flora and fauna and also provides management insight and opportunities. The website is a strong advocate for natural fires and fire suppression.

Herrmann, Richard. Showcase Photos. 15 October 2013 <http://www.richardherrmann.com/>.

East County Magazine. May 2010 Articles. May 2010. 15 October 2013 <http://eastcountymagazine.org/taxonomy/term/2643>.

Exploring the Environment. The Chaparral. 10 November 2004. 15 October 2013 <http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/k4/biomes/Boverview7.html>.

Los Padres Forest Watch. Mariposa Lily. 2013. 15 October 2013 <http://lpfw.org/our-region/wildlife/mariposa-lily/>.

          - Los Padres Forest Watch is a nonprofit organization with a mission to protect and educate the general public about the Southern California biomes. The organization organizes restoration projects and gets locals involved with their environment by teaching proper management skills and the joys of nature.

San Bernadino County Museum. Bark Beetle and Fire Danger. 2003. 15 October 2013 <http://www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/museum/barkbeetle/firedanger.htm>.

Wilson, Bert. Post Fire. 1 June 2013. 15 October 2013 <http://www.laspilitas.com/classes/post-fire.html>.