Post-Fire Resources
Below we have compiled some resources we think might be helpful for landowners, managers, and stewards who are looking to manage forestlands after wildfire.
We recognize this can be a daunting process and express our sympathy to those who have been impacted by fire and hope you find these resources valuable. If you have questions that these resources do not answer, please feel free to reach out.
Contact: Michael Jones, mjones@ucanr.edu, (707) 463-4495
University of California - Research and Outreach
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 financial assistance, how to salvage dead trees or replant on your land, and how to claim a casualty loss on your taz return.
A resources for all things about fire, including information on Wildfire Recovery
Resources for all thins about forestry, including information on Wildfire
Forest Stewardship Series (parts 1-24)
Part 15: Wildfire and Fuels Management
Forest Stewardship Series - Climate Change (part 25)
Burned Oaks: Which Ones Will Survive?
This publication provides information on how to assess burn damage to oak trees and provides guideline for determining whether trees should be cut down or saved.
Resource for all things oaks, including information on Oak Woodlands and Fire
Resources and Publications
Damage and mortality assessment of redwood and mixed conifer forest types in Santa Cruz County following wildfire (Auten and Hamey, 2012)
Survival of fire-injured conifers in California (Owen et al., 2015)
Handbook for forest, ranch, and rural roads
Coast Redwood Science Symposium (1996, 2004, 2011, & 2016)
California Fire Science Consortium
Technical Assistance
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Post-fire assistance: Provide technical assistance, financial assistance, and has helpful resources. Each county has a local office.
Resource Conservation District
Each county has a local office that can provide technical and financial assistance.
Cost-share Programs
NRCS - Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Cal Fire - California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP)
Professional Resources
Most management activities on forest lands will require a Registered Professional Forester (RPF).