Description
This collection contains correspondence, reports,
and other material regarding the University of California (UC) Natural Reserve
System, a network of protected natural areas throughout California that are
administered by UC. Primarily includes material pertaining to the University of
California, Riverside (UCR) Natural Reserve System including the Box Springs
Reserve, Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center, Emerson Oaks Reserve, Motte
Rimrock Reserve, James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve, Etiwanda Wash Reserve
(property sold), and Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center. Material
regarding sites proposed as possible additions to the UC Natural Reserve System and
protected areas in California of interest to the UC Natural Reserve system is also
included.
Background
The UC Natural Reserve System is a network of protected natural areas throughout
California. Its 38 sites include more than 750,000 acres, making it the largest
university-administered reserve system in the world. Most major state ecosystems are
represented, from coastal tidepools to inland deserts, and lush wetlands to Sierra
Nevada forests. The reserves also serve as a gateway to more than a million acres of
public lands. Founded in 1965 to provide undisturbed environments for research,
education, and public service, the Natural Reserve System contributes to the
understanding and wise stewardship of the earth.
Extent
21.25 linear feet
(17 record storage boxes)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries,
Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections
& Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the
University of California as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to
include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by
the researcher.
Availability
This collection is open for research.