Ecological Assessment of Vandenburg Air Force Base, California. Volume 1. Evaluation and Recommendations

Abstract

The first volume of a three volume report summarizes the results and conclusions of a survey of terrestrial environmental conditions at Vandenberg AFB, California, carried out from July 1974 to June 1975. The study was undertaken to provide basic data for assessment of the environmental impact of the Space Transport System (STS) planned for Vandenberg AFB and for management of the land resources of the base. The significance of Vandenberg AFB as one of the last large undeveloped areas in coastal California is discussed. Evaluations are presented of the abiotic aspects of the ecological setting; freshwater ecological conditions; vegetation; and game and non-game wildlife, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Species and ecosystems of high ecological sensitivity or importance are discussed in the context of the STS. Recommendations are presented for management of the renewable natural resources of the base.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA025800

Entities

People

  • Charles F. Cooper
  • Harry N. Coulombe

Organizations

  • San Diego State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Business Analytics

Technology Areas

  • Space