The Restoration of Yerba Buena Island – Weaving Ecology with Place

Treasure Island Museum

This program will focus on the restoration of the island's native plants.

Yerba Buena Island is the second largest natural island in San Francisco Bay. Together with the larger, man-made Treasure Island, its development and restoration is an on-going and multi-phase effort. Historically used as a naval base and training center, much of Yerba Buena Island’s native ecosystems have been replaced by invasive species. However, significant and biodiverse natural areas remain. The ongoing redevelopment of the two islands has provided the opportunity to restore Yerba Buena Island’s native ecology. Sites have been planted with over 50 species of native plants, many of which are native to the island. Other sites have also recently been completed which include two parks and a potable water tank site. The design and planning for these spaces involved a unique and collaborative effort between the developer, the City of San Francisco, ecologists, local nurseries and landscape architects. This carefully integrated approach provides for an outcome where ecology, habitat, city infrastructure and public open space come together to create a rich and dynamic landscape.Peter Brastow, San Francisco Environment DepartmentWill Benge, PLA, Senior Associate, CMG Landscape Architecture

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