In one of the large open meetings in forests, some members of the community stated that most of the problems they face were results of illiteracy.

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The modern freeways and suburban sprawl give way to high grasslands in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and dense redwood forests north of Santa Cruz.

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While the survey volunteers are out in the forests, they will also be keeping their eyes and ears open for other species during the study - including the nightjar.

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