Here is the news of the week for April 21:

• FIRE UPDATE: The Jayne Fire in Fresno County is about 20% contained.
• Check out our piece in Sierra News Online.
• Cal FIRE launches Ready for Wildfire app.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

Here is the news of the week for April 14:

• Don’t miss the Madera County Reforestation workshop on April 27. CAL FIRE, NRCS and UC Extension, in partnership with Supervisor Tom Wheeler’s office, will be hosting this workshop at the Oakhurst Community Library. Details here.
• California’s huge tree die-off expected to slow after wet winter.
• Firewise® spring cleaning tips.

Have a great weekend.

Join us Thursday April 27 at your very own Reforestation Workshop!

CAL FIRE, NRCS and UC Extension, in partnership with Supervisor Tom Wheeler’s office, will be hosting a Reforestation Workshop for forest land owners and foresters on Thursday, April 27, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Library (49044 Civic Circle, Oakhurst, CA 93644). Please note that this workshop is appropriate for any size landowner in Eastern Madera County.

Presenters:

• Ray Laclergue – Intermountain Nursery, Owner
• Jodi Axelson – Forestry Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension
• Stewart McMorrow – Stewardship Forester, CAL FIRE
• Doris Van Goidsenhoven– L.A. Moran Reforestation Center, CAL FIRE
• Zolt Katay– Forestry Assistance Specialist (Southern Region), CAL FIRE
• Johnnie Siliznoff– District Conservationist, NRCS

Topics Include:

• Forest ecology following heavy tree mortality.
• Reforestation basics.
• Preparing the ground for planting.
• Selection of nursery stock.
• Treating competing vegetation.
• Land owner assistance programs that are currently available.

Please RSVP no later than Friday April 14th to Supervisor Tom Wheeler’s Office at district5@co.madera.ca.gov. There is no cost for this workshop. Limited space available.
CONTACT:
Guy Anderson
Forestry Assistance Specialist
(559) 243-4109
Guy.Anderson@fire.ca.gov
RELEASE
DATE:
April 3, 2017
CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Here is the news of the week for April 7:

• Inside the dangerous and unpredictable behavior of wildfire.
• Upcoming webinar on Climate, wildfire, and management influences on forest carbon carrying capacity.
• Interested in volunteering as a fire lookout? Come to the April 22 meeting to learn more.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

Here is the news of the week for March 31:

• Along with making sure your home is firewise, it’s a good idea to be prepared for emergencies in public spaces. NFPA has a good tip sheet to help you do just that.
• Free tree removal for Mariposa county communities (story via Sierra Sun Times). Please share with your friends in Mariposa.
• Interesting 2013 National Geographic profile of elite firefighting crews.

Have a great weekend, everyone.