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2020 Forest Stewardship in Ukiah, January 11, 12 & 25, 2020 December 13, 2019: Chico State Universitys Big Chico Creek Reserve, 3521 14 Mile House Rd, Forest Ranch, CA November 5 & 6, 2019: Central Sierra Historical Museum, 42642 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, CA 93664 2019 Prescribed Fire Workshops S...
Four years of drought has led to an epidemic of bark beetles in the Central Sierra. Many ponderosa pine are dying due to western pine beetle. The pine engraver is also affecting many pines while some cedars are dying directly from drought without beetles being involved.
Forests and woodlands in the Central Sierra Nevada are beautiful, extensive, diverse and owned by both public and private landowners. These ecosystems are adapted to frequent, low severity fires that have been suppressed for over 100 years.
Workshop Sessions and locations to choose from. October 9 - December 11, 2024, Online Weekly Wednesday classes from 6:00 to 7:30pm. In-person Saturday, November 2 in Humboldt County Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests by developing a Forest Management Plan.
Wildland fire is a natural part of California's ecosystems. Before settlement and fire suppression, at least five to twelve percent of California burned every year.
Using barriers to control erosion after a wildfire is a common practice. Barriers are installed on hillslopes and in streams to slow water flow, increase infiltration, and trap sediment.
After a fire, many homeowners wonder what to do with the trees in their landscape. It is important to determine which trees might recuperate and which will need to be removed. A publication by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension tells how to take care of residential trees after wildfire.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has multiple agencies that provide financial and/or technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers and rural landowners recover from natural disasters, such as wildfires. Listed below are USDA agencies and an overview of applicable programs.
Recovering from Wildfire: A guide for California's forest landowners: This publication discusses issues that forest landowners should consider following a wildfire in their forest, including how to assess fire impacts, protect valuable property from damage due to erosion, where to go for help and fi...
