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CA Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force

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.
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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
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CA Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force PO Box 944246 Sacramento, California 94244-2460
bigsurkate

Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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  • What does "Accelerate Wood Innovations" mean?
    Logging in the park lands ? Our yards?
    Perhaps constructive use of the cleared undergrowth?

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