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Frequent Fire Narrows Recovery Window for Lichens in Chaparral Shrublands
by Kat Kerlin
May 10, 2021
Lichen communities may take decades and in some cases up to a century to fully return to chaparral ecosystems after wildfire, finds a study from the University of California, Davis, and Stanford University.
The study, published today in the journal Diversity and Distributions, is the most comprehensive to date of long-term lichen recolonization after fire.
Unlike conifer forests, chaparral systems in California are historically adapted to high-intensity fires they burn hot, fast and tend to regenerate quickly. However, with more frequent fires predicted under a drier, warming climate and more ignitions occurring amid a growing human population in these areas, the study indicates that lichen communities may not receive the window of opportunity they need to return to chaparral shrublands after wildfire.
By @ShayDiddy
Apr 30, 2021
A Vacaville man has been arrested and charged with murder and arson after allegedly starting the Markley Fire, attempting to cover up a murder. The massive Marley Fire killed two residents, after Victor Serriteno allegedly killed Priscilla Castro and started after the fire in attempt to cover up the murder. The fire exploded resulting in more than 30,000n acres burnt, and killing 64-year-old Leon Bone and 82-year-old Douglas Mai.
Serriteno was initially arrested for the murder of Castro in September 2020, after the missing woman s body was found in Stebbins Cold Canyon . Yet, after an 8 month fire and police investigation, investigators believe Serriteno intentionally started the Markley Fire to cover up Castro s murder. Serriteno now faces two additional murder charges, arson, and more.
Vacaville Police Department
(NEW YORK) On Aug. 16, 2020, Priscilla Castro, a 32-year-old from Vallejo, California, headed to nearby Vacaville for a first date with a man she met on a dating app, according to police.
She was never seen again, Vacaville police said.
Now her date, who was charged with murder, is also accused of setting a wildfire to cover up the crime which ignited a massive blaze that claimed two more lives, officials said.
Here’s how the alleged crimes unfolded
Castro’s family reported her missing after they were unable to reach her for two days, police said. Castro’s car was found abandoned in Vacaville on Aug. 18, police said.