The attached summary is from the National Association of Forest Service Retirees (https://nafsr.org/) and describes the provisions of the recently signed national infrastructure bill. Lots of work for all of us!

California is confronting the climate crisis head-on. On the heels of Governor Newsom and the Legislature’s historic $15 billion climate investment, the Newsom Administration announced today the release of the 2021 California Climate Adaptation Strategy (Strategy) draft for public input. The draft Strategy outlines the state’s key climate resilience priorities, includes specific and measurable steps,… Read More 2021 Draft California Climate Adaptation Strategy – Available for Review – Comments Due November 24th

By Gary Brittner, Sac-Tahoe Chapter Chair The California SAF Summer meeting and field trip was held September 16 – 17 in the Shaver Lake area. Vice-chair Rachelle Hedges, Executive Director Kathleen Burr, and others, coordinated an outstanding meeting and field trip. Following the Thursday Executive Committee meeting, the evening dinner speaker was David Pomaville, former… Read More California SAF Summer Field Meeting Summary

Message from Diane Dealey Neill: “It’s that time of year again! We are very excited to be hosting in-person events this year and we hope you will be able to join us. Approximately 25 to 30 volunteers are needed per event to make this happen. The event dates for the 2021 Forestry Challenge are: Shasta… Read More Request for Volunteers — 2021 Forestry Challenge

SFGATE talked to J. Keith Gilless, the dean emeritus of UC Berkeley’s College of Natural Resources and chair of the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection about what you need to know. Why has the WUI recently become such a widely discussed topic? “The losses of homes and other structures in the fires California has experienced… Read More Dr. Keith Gillis Interviewed Regarding the Wildland-Urban Interface and Fire

Forest Conservation Days (FCD) began in 1992. This will be the second time that the annual event has been cancelled since it’s inception. FCD was cancelled in 2015 due to a wildfire that closed the YMCA Camp at Sequoia Lake where the event is held, as the YMCA Camp was converted to a fire camp… Read More Forest Conservation Days 2020 is Canceled Due to COVID-19

Every year the Western Chapter’s student committee awards 3 students with a scholarship to help with the conference registration.  The committee’s goal with the scholarship is to expose students interested in the industry and give them the opportunity to network with professionals. Scholarship Information: Students are invited to apply for a scholarship to the 2020 Annual WCISA… Read More 2020 WCISA Annual Conference: Student Scholarship Opportunity