Over the next three or four years, a number of research projects will follow the recovery of the various ecosystems impacted by the Lick Fire. The results of those studies will be posted here as they become available.
Thirty-four vegetation recovery plots have been identified. These plots represent a sampling of the various plant communities that were impacted by the fire. Each will be closely monitored to document their recovery.

In addition, twelve four mile long bird monitoring transects have been identified to document the impact of the fire on songbird populations, and the recovery of those populations. The methodology will be similar to the bird recovery study conducted after the 2002 Pines Fire in San Diego County.