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Biodiversity conservation and land restoration are essential for wildfire resilience, as seen on Catalina Island, where efforts to remove invasive species, restore native vegetation, and reduce human-introduced pressures help mitigate fire risks and protect the island’s fragile ecosystem.

Catalina Island Conservancy rangers play a crucial role in protecting the island’s 48,000 acres by managing human impact, enforcing conservation regulations, preventing wildfires, and ensuring public safety, making them the unsung heroes preserving Catalina’s natural beauty for future generations.

The Catalina Island fox, a unique and vital species to the island’s ecosystem, faces ongoing threats like disease, habitat loss, and vehicle collisions, prompting the Catalina Island Conservancy to implement extensive conservation efforts, including population monitoring, vaccinations, and public awareness campaigns like “Slow Down for Fox Sake” to ensure their long-term survival.