Habitat for endangered species Little Sur River

coastal range newt

other @ risk species found in river s riparian corridor include california red-legged frog (federally threatened, california species of concern), western pond turtle (california species of concern), foothill yellow-legged frog (california species of concern), , coastal range newt (california species of concern).

rare vegetation , wildlife

a specimen of santa lucia fir in regional parks botanic garden, berkeley, california.

the area first surveyed in 1905 when region set aside part of monterey forest preserve. survey noted redwoods achieved maximum development along little sur river. little sur river watershed contains stands of of impressive uncut coastal redwood trees in entire big sur area, including specimens on 200 feet (61 m) tall. contains largest , tallest stands of douglas fir on central coast, 150 feet (46 m) in height. stand of rare santa lucia fir, described rarest , unusual fir in north america, found on skinner s ridge, east of camp pico blanco. there few ponderosa pine in lower canyon. north fork of little sur river supports largest known population found on public lands of rare dudley’s lousewort. endemic redwood forests, fewer 10 known locations known support plant.