Oak woodlands are at the heart of the southern California ecosystems, they have more biodiversity that most any other land-based ecosystem in California. It is one of the hardest hit by European development since the 1800’s, and it continues to decline. If you want to restore the land to its natural state, this is most likely going to be the foundation to the project plan, with other details filling around it. To restore oak woodlands is to give back to the environment, to take part in giving wildlife a home and helping it thrive, and to work WITH nature. Woodland restoration reduces runoff, erosion, landslides, it filters the groundwater for clean streams, regulates water flow through watersheds, increases local biodiversity, and turn harsh sun-beaten areas into shady enjoyable ones.