LAVA BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT
LICHEN INVENTORY
SummitWest conducted an inventory of lichen species inside forty-two caves in Lava Beds National Monument in northeastern California.
SummitWest was subcontracted by GeomorphIS to create an inventory of lichen diversity within caves in Lava Beds National Monument, an area with abundant volcanic features including numerous lava tube caves. SummitWest lichen experts surveyed forty-two caves, compiling an inventory of lichen species for each cave and recording additional data for each site such as zone, substrate, associated plant species, and percent burned. This inventory represents a rich trove of information for land managers to assess the health of cave ecosystems in light of impacts such as visitor traffic, climate change, and the Caldwell Fire, which burned 70% of the park in 2020.
Project Highlights
Client: Lava Beds National Monument, GeomorphIS
Date: 2022
Location: Tulelake, CA
Sector: Federal, Park and Open Space
Services Provided
- Sensitive Species Inventories and Desktop Reviews
- Sensitive Species Habitat Assessments and Surveys
- Study Design and Statistical Analysis including GIS Habitat Mapping and Project Preparation
- Project Database Management
Project Gallery
