Case Study

Buffelgrass Removal, Fire, and Climate Adaptation

Saguaro National Park seeks to remove invasive grasses, mainly buffelgrass, from the park to reduce the risk of extremely damaging, high-severity wildfires and restore native species and natural landscapes.

Location Saguaro National Park, Arizona

Year

2024

Details

Hazards

Drought

Wildfire

Assets

Natural Areas and Wildlife

Sources

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Buffelgrass Removal, Fire, and Climate Adaptation at Saguaro National Park

Funding & Building Capacity

This project was funded by the National Park Service, DOI restoration funds, Friends of Saguaro National Park, Western National Parks Association, and Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management grant.

Organizations

US Fish & Wildlife Service

Relevant Options

Assess and prioritize natural public areas for additional water storage capacity. This action could also support natural habitat resilience. Educate the public about natural and native drought tolerant species. Through policies or incentives, ensure the viability of neighborhood-based gardens that contribute to local food production and beneficial pollinator habitat.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

Take Action

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Image Credit

NPS