VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Cupressus forbesii | Tecate Cypress 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
Cypress (Cupressus spp.) wood is generally durable and stable.  It is
suitable for a wide range of exterior uses including joinery, shingles,
and boats.  Possible interior uses include moulding and panelling [20].
Tecate cypress has been cut for fenceposts [2,40].  Cypress shelterbelts
provide good firewood.  Most cypress species develop a large proportion
of heartwood which splits well, dries quickly, and is clean burning.
Cypress wood is moderately fast burning because of its medium density.
As cypress woods are prone to sparking, they are recommended only for
enclosed fires [20].  


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
Rodents and deer consume cypress seedlings [40].  Cypress are considered
undesirable forage for livestock, although young plants are occasionally
browsed [40].  Tecate cypress forests are considered prime habitat for
the San Diego coast horned lizard [31].  


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
Tecate cypress forests provide cover for mountain lions and golden
eagles [31].  


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Tecate cypress has been used in watershed rehabilitation to help prevent
soil erosion [26].  In interior California and near the coast, Tecate
cypress is used for hedges and windbreaks for citrus orchards [40].


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
NO-ENTRY


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Tecate cypress is considered rare throughout its range [30]. 

Grazing and trampling by livestock are detrimental to cypress seedlings.
Fire followed by intensive grazing could eliminate a cypress grove [1,2].  

Strip mining for underlying clay deposits has destroyed a large portion
of the Sierra Peak Tecate cypress grove.  Continuation of these
operations could eliminate this grove [2,38].  Most southern California
Tecate cypress groves are threatened by fire and development [10,31].  

Tecate cypress seedlings are susceptible to damping-off fungi [39].
Tecate cypress has a low susceptibility to coryneum canker (Coryneum
cardinale), which can kill trees.  Fungicides are effective in
preventing the spread of the disease but cannot eradicate it once
infection has begun [13,40].  

Related categories for Species: Cupressus forbesii | Tecate Cypress