Data highlights tamarisk beetle populations within Mojave Trails National Monument
Over four years, interns with the Women In Science Discovering Our Mojave program returned to five data points within Mojave Trails National Monument to study the presence of the tamarisk beetle (Diorhabda spp.), introduced as a biocontrol against invasive tamarisk trees. Data collected illustrates that the tamarisk populations have changed dramatically during that time.
Protecting the Pacific Flyway
The Pacific Flyway is a flight path for migratory birds that originates in Alaska and ends in Patagonia, South America, passing through California along the way. It is a valuable route for birdlife, shown through the volume of birds passing through each year - around one billion altogether!
Visiting Joshua Tree: a desert dweller’s guide
About three million people visit Joshua Tree National Park each year, and it’s the eighth-most visited U.S. national park overall. If you’re one of the many curious explorers coming to Joshua Tree this popular fall, winter, or spring season, it’s smart to first familiarize yourself with the sensitive desert landscape.
As a nonprofit located in Joshua Tree — and stewards and experts of the California desert ecosystem — Mojave Desert Land Trust recommends the following for a safe and sustainable trip.