About this course
This FREE online, self-paced course walks you through the key post-fire forestry concepts that support long-term forest health after a fire. By the end of the course, you will be able to evaluate site conditions, set management goals, and choose strategies to restore and manage your forest.
This course is created by UC Cooperative Extension's Post-Fire Resilience Program and reflects current best practices in post-fire management.
What you'll learn
- Assess key post-fire management concerns, including post-fire safety hazards, erosion risks, reforestation needs, competing vegetation, and available assistance programs.
- Develop clear post-fire forest management goals, priorities and objectives for your property.
- Explain the ecological role of fire and its effects on forest health and resilience.
- Identify local resources, including foresters and conservation agencies, that can support your forest stewardship efforts.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for California landowners affected by wildfire or anyone who wants to learn more about post-wildfire forest management.
- Private landowners
- Agency or non-profit staff
- Tribal members
- Anyone who wants to learn more about post-wildfire forestry
The Post-Fire Course Team
- Jordan Mesias, Instructional Designer
- Katie Reidy, Post-Fire Forest Resilience Stewardship Coordinator
- Susie Kocher, Forest Advisor - Central Sierra, Registered Professional Forester
Ready to get started?
For questions, contact Katie Reidy, kkreidy@ucanr.edu.