We’re excited to share that Reforestation Practices for Conifers in California — the long-awaited reforestation manual — is now available online! This comprehensive guide, developed by expert authors with decades of field experience planting over 100 million conifer seedlings across California, brings the latest best practices in planning and implementing successful reforestation across the state’s diverse landscapes.
Whether you’re a landowner, forest manager, consultant, or student, this resource walks through every step of the reforestation process — from site assessment and seed selection to planting and post-planting care — reflecting significant advancements since the last manual was published nearly half a century ago.
Get the Manual
You can find the full manual on the Reforestation page of the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Forest Research and Outreach site: ucanr.edu/site/forest-research-and-outreach/reforestation
Or access it directly here: escholarship.org/uc/item/0mj2c07w
Dive in and start planning your next reforestation project with confidence! 🌱