Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, Ecological reserve in Santa Clara County, California.
The reserve spans 3,260 acres of oak woodlands and grasslands on Mount Hamilton slopes, featuring diverse plant communities and multiple waterways within the Diablo Range.
The land belonged to Rancho Cañada de Pala during Mexican rule before its donation to the University of California through the Blue Oak Ranch Trust in 2007.
Students and scientists utilize the reserve's laboratory facilities to conduct research in ecology, conservation biology, and environmental science across multiple disciplines.
The facility contains four heated cabins with restrooms, eight seasonal cabins, and communal spaces including a kitchen, classroom, and field laboratory for overnight research stays.
The reserve protects four threatened plant communities, including native perennial grasslands and oak woodlands, while supporting 130 bird species and 41 mammal species.
Location: California
Website: http://blueoakranchreserve.org
GPS coordinates: 37.38140,-121.73700
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:05
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