| June 2024> CLICK TO READ THE FULL MONTHLY UPDATE TO THE GOVERNOR State and Federal Investments Reduce Wildfire Risk and Accelerate Wood InnovationsLEARN MORE California received a critical boost from State and Federal grants for community wildfire defense, landscape health, workforce development, and wood products infrastructure projects. California Leads Nation with 800th Firewise CommunityCalifornia is outpacing the nation with the establishment of the state’s 800th Firewise Community in Ventura County last month. LEARN MORE New Online Resources Available to Help Prepare for WildfiresThanks to efforts at the Federal, State and local levels, new online resources have recently become available to help Californians prepare for wildfire season. LEARN MORE Public Transit to Big Basin Increases Equity and Access to RecreationSanta Cruz METRO is increasing bus service to the park, offering free access from Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley.LEARN MORE New California Cone Hunter’s Pocket Guide Promotes ReforestationThe Guide is an in-the-field reference for seed collection in support of post-fire reforestation efforts. LEARN MORE Lake County Leverages Federal Support for Local Action A local organization is utilizing a $9.8 million federal grant for projects around the county to help mitigate wildfire risk. LEARN MORE Federal Report Shows Need for Proactive Action on Wildfire ResilienceAnticipated increased costs of fire suppression due to climate change brings urgency to the need for wildfire risk reduction treatments and efforts to protect communities. LEARN MORE Upcoming Task Force Meetings July 12, 2024 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Sacramento October 10 & 11 – Sierra Nevada Regional Meeting December 13, 2024 – 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Sacramento FORWARD TO A FRIENDDo you know someone who will appreciate getting the latest progress from the Task Force?Click below to help others stay in the know. FORWARD CA Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force PO Box 944246 Sacramento, California 94244-2460 |
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What does "Accelerate Wood Innovations" mean?
Logging in the park lands ? Our yards?
Perhaps constructive use of the cleared undergrowth?