CAL FIRE Forest Health

Overview

CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program funds active restoration and reforestation activities aimed at providing for more resilient and sustained forests to ensure future existence of forests in California while also mitigating climate change, protecting communities from fire risk, strengthening rural economies and improving California’s water & air. Eligible Activities:  The following activities are eligible for funding through the Forest Health Program: a.     Forest Fuels Reduction – Eligible activities must focus on treating understory trees and brush with the goals of reducing fire hazards, improving tree growth, stabilizing carbon in retained trees, and increasing forest resilience.  b.     Prescribed Fire – Eligible activities must focus on the need to reintroduce fires to fire-adapted...