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Erosion Control After Wildfire

Erosion is probably one of the most common concerns after a wildfire. Post-fire erosion depends on many factors, but generally erosion hazard increases as slope increases and vegetative cover decreases.
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Past Events | Archives

The UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra's Forestry/Natural Resources Advisor has partnered with many agencies to bring Fire Safety awareness and Wildfire Recovery information to the many communities throughout our area.
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Fire Safety Resources

Fire in California - UC Fire science and ecology resources and Information to aid in prevention, preparedness and recovery/restoration. Living with Wildfire - The Living With Fire program helps inform residents of the Nevada on how they can live more safely in high fire hazard environments.
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2019 Prescribed Fire Workshop Materials | Archives

Agendas: Agenda for the Prescribed Fire Workshop 12-13-2019 Chico, Agenda for the Prescribed fire workshop 11-5 & 11-6-2019 Shaver Lake, Agenda for Prescribed Fire Workshop 10-18 & 19 2019 Plumas, Agenda for Prescribed Fire for Private Land workshop 10-8-2019 Sonora, Agenda for Prescribed Fire on Pr...
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Wildland Urban Interface Building Code Workshop | Archives

Provide information on the mapping of Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Provide information on the State Fire Marshal standards that apply to Chapter 7A, and other information on testing requirements and acceptance criteria for exterior use building materials.
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Past Wildfire Recovery Workshop Presentations |Archives

To increase understanding of role of wildfire in forest development and change, post-fire issues and treatment options and to provide information on post-fire treatment cost-share programs, tax issues and professional assistance for post-fire treatments for private landowners.
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Wildfire Preparedness

Watch the entire video series on our UC Forestry and Range YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lXMlA5tt0s&list=PLF0VajUgoFLnUmCw4Y3jIdTmPPHzkuB4Q.Fire is an inevitable part of living in California, but there are key ways to prepare.
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Wildfire Preparedness Resources

Home Landscaping for Fire - UC ANR Publication 8228 Landscaping Tips to Help Defend Your Home from Wildfire - UC ANR Publication 8322 Fire Resistant Landscaping - CalFire's firesafe landscaping information.
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