The UC Natural Reserve System is a network of protected natural areas  throughout California. Its 41 sites include more than 756,000 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. 

For more information on the UC Natural Reserve System, visit our website: http://www.ucnrs.org