In 2000, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks joined Yosemite National Park and Inyo National Forest to form the Sierra Interagency Black Bear Group. Our communal goal is to share information, techniques, and ideas; to coordinate policies and information; and to eliminate political barriers to progress - all with the ultimate goal of preserving a healthy black bear population free of human influences on a regional scale. We are also coordinating with our partners at Sequoia National Forest, the California State Department of Fish and Game, our communities, and you! As always, any feedback and/or ideas are appreciated. Please visit the SIBBG web site for more information.
Did You Know?
The mid-elevation Sierra coniferous forest supports a remarkable diversity of tree species. Here ponderosa pine, incense-cedar, white fir, sugar pine, and scattered groves of giant sequoia intermix, forming one of the most extensive stands of old-growth coniferous forest remaining in the world.
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