La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science

State of Fire

UCLA wildfire research reveals the patterns and future threats of blazes in California — and offers a foundation for how to face the flames.

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The big data of biodiversity

The California Conservation Genomics Project, led by the UCLA/La Kretz Center, will use powerful genomics technology to shape the future of conservation in the state

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UCLA study of threatened desert tortoises offers new conservation strategy

A new study, co-authored by La Kretz Center director Brad Shaffer and published today in Science, shows that animals with more genetic variation are more likely to survive translocation.

UCLA study of threatened desert tortoises offers new conservation strategy

Animals with more genetic variation are more likely to survive relocation

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Brad Shaffer in Times of San Diego: Joint Effort to Rescue Endangered Native Pond Turtles Proves Successful

A team of biologists — including members from the U.S. Geological Survey, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, University of California, Los Angeles, Endemic Environmental Services Inc.,…

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A new paper published in PeerJ by IOES senior practicum students highlights deadly trends which are wearing away at the population stability of both species of Western Pond Turtle.