The fragile ecosystem in the Southern California Mountains must maintain a delicate balance to protect itself from dramatic changes threatening the survival some species of frogs and plants.
Idyllwild’s newest tree monument was officially unveiled late last November after much anticipation. The design was selected by community vote.
For those of us in the fire suppression business, winter presents a paradox. Once the rain and snow come we, and the citizens of our mountain, relax our hyper vigilance for wildland fire. Statistically however, the biggest threat to life and property in our mountain communities has been cold temperatures, ice and snow. We’ve never…
While trees look inactive going into winter, the fact is they continue to regulate their metabolism and only slow down some physiological activities. This decrease in photosynthesis and transpiration begins a tree’s dormant phase. Even during winter, trees continue to slowly grow roots, respire and take in water and nutrients. A dormant tree needs to…
James Ivor Campbell, 46, Idyllwild recreation director, died Thursday, March 19, at his home in Idyllwild reportedly of complications from a blood clot in his lungs associated with a hereditary blood disease called Factor V Leiden. Discovered by a friend shortly after 1 p.m., Campbell had apparently been dead for several hours by the time…