GRIFFITH PARK NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY (GPNHS) DONOR INFORMATION

Goals: To develop baseline plant and animal species lists for Griffith Park (Phase I), and to create a web-based educational portal and repository of information on the natural environment of Griffith Park and the eastern Santa Monica Mountains (Phase II). GPNHS is presently coordinating and sponsoring ecological research in the park. Future projects include sponsoring scientific studies of Griffith Park's flora and fauna, periodic wildlife surveys, and developing volunteer monitoring teams to promote resource stewardship within the park.

The Griffith Park Natural History Survey (GPNHS) is sponsored by the Franklin Hills Residents Association (FHRA), with active support from the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, and other interested organizations including the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council, Hollywood United Neighborhood Council, Los Feliz Improvement Association, Los Feliz Oaks Homeowners Association, and the Sierra Club. Additionally, GPNHS has received generous donations from individuals who are interested in preserving the “precious resource”, Griffith Park.

The project is administered by a steering committee consisting of:
Albert Torres, Chief Park Ranger, Los Angeles Dept. of Recreation and Parks
George Grace, Board member Franklin Hills Residents Association
Charley Mims, Chairman, Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council

The project Coordinator is: Daniel S. Cooper, Cooper Ecological Monitoring, Inc.

You can support the Griffith Park Natural History Project by sending a check to the Franklin Hills Residents Association (FHRA).
Make checks to FHRA, and write-in "Wildlife Fund" in the "For" section of your check.
Mail to: Bruce Carroll, Treasurer
FHRA
P.O. Box 29122
Los Angeles, CA 90029

FHRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your contribution is completely tax deductible. For tax purposes, contributors receive a letter of thanks from FHRA which includes the donation amount.