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  Torrey Pine - Pinus torreyana
The Torrey pine is one of the rarest pine in the U.S. It is special because it has piñon nuts and five needles in a bunch.
For the most part, the Torrey pine is very beautiful to look at, clinging to the face of a cliff or rocks on the beach.
The Torrey pine is only located in the coastal chaparral of San Diego County, California.
www.blueplanetbiomes.org /torreypine.htm   (271 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Research- TPR, What is a Torrey Pine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This pine is probably the remnant of an ancient coastal forest, which has been reduced during the drying period of the last ten thousand years to the sandy soils of the sandstone bluffs and ravines of Torrey Pines State Reserve and Santa Rosa Island.
The vegetation associated with the Torrey Pine woodland is a mixture of plants from the coastal sage scrub and chaparral plant communities.
Torrey Pines Research is located relatively near the Torrey Pines State Reserve in San Diego County, CA and as such decided to adopt the Torrey Pines name for the company in recognition of the beauty and tenacious strength of this living species.
www.tpr.com /AboutWhatistpr.htm   (205 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Association
Torrey Pines State Reserve is located on the coast between La Jolla and Del Mar, California, at the north edge of the City of San Diego.
The Torrey Pines Association was founded in 1950 to encourage public interest in, and support for, the preservation of the rare Torrey pine trees and their scenic refuge.
This is accomplished primarily by raising funds for special projects and by publishing informative material concerning Torrey Pines State Reserve.
www.torreypines.org   (182 words)

  
 The Torrey Pine
Torrey pine trees is the rarest native pine in the United States.
But the Torrey pine is not a white pine, and the piñons are not yellow pines.
Torrey pine wood is brittle, rots easily, and doesn't even make a good fire.
www.torreypine.org /parks/torrey-pine.html   (1114 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Golf Course
The Torrey Pines North Course record is 61, by Mark Brooks in 1990 (second round, nine birdies and one eagle).
The "Old" Torrey Pines South Course record is 62, by Tiger Woods in 1999 (third round Buick Invitational, eight birdies and one eagle).
The "New" Torrey Pines South Course record is 63, by Greg Chalmers in 2002 (fourth round Buick Invitational, ten birdies and one bogey).
www.golfsd.com /torrey.html   (633 words)

  
 AllRefer - Species: Torrey Pine | Pinus torreyana > Botanical and ecological characteristics
Torrey pine taproots may reach 25 feet (7.5 m) into sandstone, and lateral roots can extend up to 225 feet (67.5 m) from the trunk [9].
The seed of Torrey pine is nearly wingless; wind dispersal is negligible.
Torrey pine is found at elevations of 200 to 500 feet (60-150 m) [13].
reference.allrefer.com /wildlife-plants-animals/plants/tree/pintor/botanical-ecological-characteristics.html   (706 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Golf Course | History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Often referred to as a “golfer’s paradise”, the North and South courses are bounded by mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
The desire was to improve the quality of the Torrey Pines courses and thus attract a better quality field for the annual PGA Tour event.
Torrey Pines' South course was selected to be first of two courses restored because it serves as the featured course for the Buick Invitational.
www.sandiego.gov /park-and-recreation/golf/torreypines/history.shtml   (548 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Golf Course
Torrey Pines boasts two 18-hole golf courses, the North and South Courses.
Torrey Pines, long recognized as one of the nation's foremost municipal golf facilities, is truly a "golfer's paradise".
Bounded by mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west, the seaside courses are often swept by sunshine or by rain, fog and chilling winds.
www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com   (460 words)

  
 Torrey Pines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Torrey pine is indigenous to two small areas of the world.
The Torrey pine is one of the few pines that can survive the salt air and driving dry winds experienced along the west coast.
The nutritious seeds of the Torrey (one of the pinon pines) were highly prized by the indigenous Indians.
www.seaworld.org /gardens/torrey_pines.htm   (201 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Golf Course | Torry Pines Golf Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course is located about 20 minutes North of downtown San Diego on the coastal bluffs of Southern California, between the cities of La Jolla, CA and Del Mar, CA.
The renovation and redesign made the Torrey Pines South longer and more difficult and it was subsequently selected by the USGA to host 2008 U.S. Open Championship.
Most Torrey Pines tee times are only available by participating in a telephone tee time lottery conducted by Torrey Pines Golf Course and held every evening at 7 p.m.
www.sandiegogolf.com /courses/torrey-pines.aspx   (550 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Association
A resolution of the Torrey Pines Association concerning a proposal to change the status of Santa Rosa Island.
WHEREAS, the Torrey Pines Association was founded by Guy Fleming in 1950 for the preservation of the Torrey pine and the environs surrounding this rarest of all pines in these United States; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Torrey Pines Association strongly believe that the preservation of Santa Rosa Island as part of the Channel Islands National Park, where it serves as a refuge and natural habitat for the Torrey pine, is essential to the biodiversity and survival of this rare tree, and
www.torreypines.org /current_santarosa/santarosa.html   (353 words)

  
 Torrey Pines State Reserve
Torrey Pines State Reserve is located within San Diego city limits and yet remains one of the wildest stretches of land on our Southern California coast!
Because of the efforts and foresight of the people in this area, 2000 acres of land are as they were before San Diego was developed -with the chaparral plant community, the rare and elegant Torrey Pine trees, miles of unspoiled beaches, and a lagoon that is vital to migrating seabirds.
Torrey Pines is visited by travelers from all over the world and by local residents who come daily to rest at the stunning overlooks, walk a peaceful trail, or exercise in a clean, beautiful environment.
www.torreypine.org   (220 words)

  
 Press Room: Facts-At-A-Glance
Perched upon the dramatic coastline of Southern California with a stunning backdrop of rugged cliffs, the rolling Pacific and soul-stirring sunsets; The Lodge at Torrey Pines is located in La Jolla, one of the most sophisticated resort towns on the Southern California Coast.
The Torrey Pines State Reserve, a beloved California State Park with beaches, golden cliffs and forests of torrey pine - the rarest native pine in the U.S. - is but a short walk away.
The Lodge is also a premier spot for outdoor weddings held on the Arroyo terrace overlooking the 18th hole of the Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
lodgetorreypines.com /pressroom/facts.html   (1403 words)

  
 Newmar Introduces Torrey Pine Fifth Wheel
The Torrey Pine product line is an all-around product enhancement from Newmar's highly successful Cypress Fifth Wheel that was unveiled last fall.
The Torrey Pine also offers a padded vinyl ceiling, leaded décor glass, Corian® countertop edging, detachable kitchen faucet, gel-coated exterior, aluminum rims, and a cavernous pass-through storage area.
The Torrey Pine is available in eight floorplans with models varying from 33' to 40' in length.
www.newmarcorp.com /xq/asp.default/pg.content/content_id.718/qx/default.htm   (320 words)

  
 Nearctica - Native Conifers of North America - Pinus torreyana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
It is the only hard pine (bundle sheaths not shed after the first year) with 5 needles per bundle.
Native Range: Torrey Pine is a very rare species limited to the coastal region of San Diego County in California and Santa Rosa Island off the coast of California.
Habitat: Torrey Pine is limited to the dry, sandy coastal regions of southern California.
www.nearctica.com /trees/conifer/pinus/Ptorrey.htm   (235 words)

  
 Torrey Pine [Pinus torreyana Parry ex Carr. ssp. torreyana]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This is a vestigial tree which survives at Torrey Pines State Park where fogs often create a much more mesic climate than elsewhere in coastal San Diego County.
Undoubtedly the moderate temperature regime based on close proximity to the ocean, and the local fogs and cloud cover which sometimes hug the coastline at Del Mar, enable the Torrey Pine to thrive; temperatures frequently are as much as 20 degrees warmer only a few miles farther inland during the summer months.
Status: The San Diego County population of the Torrey Pine is somewhat declining due to beetle infestation and human induced fires.
sandiego.sierraclub.org /rareplants/197.html   (304 words)

  
 Pinus torreyana, Torrey pine tree photos, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography :: Online Photo Search
Torrey Pines overlook the Pacific Ocean at Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California.
The Torrey Pine is the rarest native pine tree in the United States, is native to the coastal chaparral of San Diego County.
A subspecies of the Torrey Pine is found in a small grove on Santa Rosa island, one of California's Channel Islands.
www.oceanlight.com /lightbox.php?pg=1&sp=Pinus_torreyana   (351 words)

  
 Torrey Pines
Torrey pine's range is restricted to two places: Santa Rosa Island and 5 miles of coastal bluffs in
The Torrey pine forest along Guy Fleming trail.
A particularly severe example of a wind-sheared Torrey pine perched on the edge of the coastal
geogdata.csun.edu /~voltaire/ann/plant/torreypines.html   (464 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Golf Course - North - Hole #18
A long hook left and you go back to the Torrey Pines driving range.
Lots of balls from the range on the left side of this hole.
The right side has a small, yet pesky, fairway bunker, and several small Torrey pine trees.
www.torreypines.com /torrey-pines-north/hole18.asp   (338 words)

  
 Torrey Pines Gliderport
For over 75 years the Torrey Pines Gliderport has been the learning place for aviation greats including the Lindbergh's, Boyles, and many more.
Torrey Pines Gliderport provides quality: instruction, certification, tandem flights, equipment sales, adventure tours, repair services, and fantastic year round flying conditions.
If you have ever wanted to taste hang gliding, paragliding, or sailplane flight, the the Torrey Pines Gliderport is the place to be.
www.flytorrey.com   (324 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Torrey Pine": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Torrey Pines Golf Course Tee Times -- Web Guide and Links to Everything About Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Torrey Pines Golf Course Reservations -- Torrey Pines tee times: Least expensive beggining at $99.
Torrey Pines Golf Hotel, San Diego -- Take in a local sporting event or play a round of golf at nearby Torrey Pines golf course while staying with us.
www.amazon.com /phrase/Torrey-Pine   (551 words)

  
 Pinus torreyana Torrey Pine
It looks a great deal like a Canary Island Pine and would be a good replacement in coastal plantings.
Pinus torreyana Torrey Pine's foliage type is evergreen.
Pinus torreyana Torrey Pine's flower color is na.
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 Torrey pines Gulls
Full scale at Torrey Pines - 2007 ~ Gary Fogel
AMA Charter #129 Torrey Pines Gulls Radio Control Soaring Society, Inc., San Diego, California
Copyright 2007 - Torrey Pines Gulls - All rights reserved
www.torreypinesgulls.org   (61 words)

  
 - GeoffShackelford.com - Torrey Pine$
Tod Leonard reports on the looming fight over a huge green fee increase at Torrey Pines.
At the top of his list of concerns are the increase in green fees and the funding for a new clubhouse.
I would support them having a new stadium if they were paying for it.
www.geoffshackelford.com /homepage/2006/2/18/torrey-pine.html   (953 words)

  
 Torrey Pine Tree, San Diego, California Pre-Matted Print at AllPosters.com
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 Welcome to Harper Camperland: 2007 Torrey Pine Fifth Wheel
Welcome to Harper Camperland: 2007 Torrey Pine Fifth Wheel
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 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on OEM TORREY PINE-PELCO PP Intel Graphic Card at Epinions.com
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 Torrey Pine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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