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Blodgett Forest Research Station
Blodgett Forest, situated on the Georgetown Divide, consists of high site mixed
conifer forest, oak forest, and brushland Gradients on the gently rolling
topography average less than 30 percent. Three major creeks flow through the
Forest. Over 400 species of plants on the property provide habitat for 150 species of animals.
Four major soil types are found on Blodgett. The soils derived from granodiorite parent materials are Holland, Piliken-variant and Musick. The Cohasset soil
is formed from andesitic parent materials. In these soils conifers can grow to
heights of 27-34 m (90-110') and diameters of 46 66 cm (18-26") after 50-60 years. This land is representative of the more productive forestland in
California.
Weather data have been recorded on a daily basis since 1961. Annual
precipitation averages 166 cm (65") with a range of 580-2740 mm (23 - 108"). Annual snowfall averages 2540 mm (100"). Summer temperatures range from 14-C to 27 C (57-80 degrees F) and winter temperatures from 0 C to 9 C (32-48 degrees F).
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