Address: 3200 Flanagan Drive, Simi Valley CA 93063 (just north of parking lot)

The Simi Valley Test Plot lies at the base of the foothills between Rocky Peak and Chumash Park. Started by local residents concerned about the fire resiliency of their surroundings, the plot collaborates with MRCA and the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District to address the current, invasive and highly flammable fuel-type and investigate the performance of locally adapted, slower to burn native species.

The project is situated at the intersection of a rich scrub of predominantly Bush Sunflower, California Sagebrush, and Chamise and a primarily invasive grassland featuring mustard, oat, and brome dotted with a mix of native wildflowers such as Blue Dicks, Lupine, Fiddleneck, and Tarweed. The plot mimics the native vegetation found in the surrounding area by creating a combination of scrub and grassland increasing the biodiversity, beauty, and resiliency of the landscape.

Partners: MRCA, Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District

For more info contact: Isaac Trejo / isaacmtre@gmail.com