Chaparral areas of Spain and Portugal, in particular, are famous for their olive groves, cork forests, and vineyards. Plants and Wildlife The plants and animals that inhabit chaparrals are well ...

The Chaparral Is Not Our Enemy. It's Just Very Misunderstood, Leading to Disastrous Fires. By Robert Muller Wed Dec 24, 2008 | 12:00am Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ...

Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds. ... After burning, the chaparral is slow to recover, whereas invasive grasses are quick to move in.

Tempe, AZ (85282) Today. Mainly sunny. Very hot. High near 110F. S winds shifting to W at 10 to 15 mph..