CA Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force

02/13/2025

ATTENTION: This page is no longer monitored by the Task Force's communications team...
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01/03/2025

California's 39 million people don't have enough shade, something Cal Poly and Cal Fire are partnering to combat. Together, they want to help boost the...

01/02/2025

01/02/2025

While longtime San Diego residents are likely familiar with the term, some may be new to the advisory. So, what exactly does a Red Flag Warning mean and why is it important?

12/27/2024

12/27/2024

12/26/2024

🌊 Coastal Wildfire Resilience Projects Get $6M Boost 🌲🔥

On November 21, California State Coastal Conservancy approved over $113 million in grants, with nearly $6 million dedicated to wildfire resilience along California’s coast. These projects aim to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance community safety, and restore natural ecosystems.
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Learn about the six specific projects funded throughout the state. >> https://bit.ly/TF-Coast-WRP-24
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U.S. Forest Service
California Natural Resources Agency
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12/23/2024

New federal funds announced to support wildfire impacted communities and local economies 🔥

• Governor Newsom has allocated $40.7 million to five communities hardest hit by the 2018 wildfires to support community development and aid in their full economic recovery.
• U.S. Forest Service has awarded $20 million nationally to transport hazardous fuels from forests to facilities for processing with $7.3 million of these funds supporting 12 projects in CA...
These efforts highlight the federal government's commitment to reducing wildfire risk and supporting local economies through strategic funding and resource allocation.
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Learn more >> https://bit.ly/TF-FedFunds-Impacts
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12/20/2024

How do we address the 25% of California forests 🌲 that are managed by small private landowners? Emergency Forest Restoration Teams (EFRTs) are how!

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Check out this new StoryMap ➡️ https://bit.ly/TF-EFRT-Video
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CAL FIRE

U.S. Forest Service

Your Pacific Southwest Forests

California Association of Resource Conservation Districts

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12/19/2024

What Did Scientists Have to Say About California’s Wildfire Crisis?

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Discover insights from leading scientists across California on tackling our wildfire crisis. Don’t miss this crucial conversation. 🔥 🌲
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If you missed the Dec. 13th meeting, you’re in luck! The recording is now live: https://bit.ly/TF-Dec24-MtgRec

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CAL FIRE

CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal

Governor Newsom

California Environmental Protection Agency

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

California Department of Conservation

Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Land Management - California

U.S. Forest Service

Your Pacific Southwest Forests

U.S. Forest Service - Research and Development

Sierra Nevada Conservancy

California State Association of Counties

Rural County Representatives of California

12/19/2024

California’s public seed bank made history in 2024🌲
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Thanks to seed collection by the U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE, California's public seed banks achieved a record-breaking collection of 11,330 bushels of conifer seed-bearing cones! These efforts were supported by California Reforestation Pipeline Partnership and are vital for restoring California's forests and enhancing wildfire resilience.

The collected cones will be processed into seeds, grown into seedlings, and planted to rejuvenate ecosystems and protect communities.
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Learn more and read the full article >> https://bit.ly/TF-Connifer-Collection24..
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