1. Human history: Research history of human occupancy in the area. Which native American tribes inhabited the area? Did they engage in ecosystem altering activities? What were they? Was the area farmed/ranched/logged? If so which species were cultivated/harvested? Are those species still present? Which entity currently manages the area? What are their goals/problems faced? 2. Ecological community past and present: Research the natural history of the area. Which biome type best describes the area? Which plant species is/are the dominant plant types? Describe the plants and animals you are most likely to see in the area this time of year. Are these organisms present year round or do the migrate through the area? Which organisms once inhabited the area but no longer do? Why are they gone? Describe at least three species that are considered invasive in the area? What impact do these invasive species play in the area? How were these species introduced? Are there any flora or fauna considered threatened/endangered in the area? If so, by which agency? (CA, US, other?) If so, what is the recovery plan for the organism? Describe at least three plant species, two vertebrate species, and three invertebrate species you could expect to observe if you were to visit the area. 3. The future: What are the prospects for the status of the area in the future? Are their interests (economic, conservation, private, government) that have plans for maintaining or taking over the area? What are the potential impacts of climate change on the area? Double spaced. Times new roman. 12 font. Works cited at the end.