Projects under this program aim to implement the national fire plan and assist communities at risk from catastrophic wildland fires

Assistance is provided in the following areas: local community development programs including assessment and planning, mitigation activities, community and homeowner education and action planning and implementation of hazardous fuels reduction activities, monitoring and or maintenance associated with hazardous fuels reduction activities, on federal land, or on adjacent nonfederal land for activities that mitigate the threat of catastrophic fire to communities and natural resources in high risk areas enhance local and small business employment opportunities for rural communities enhance the knowledge and fire protection capability of rural fire districts by providing assistance in education, and mitigation methods. For this project, CAL fire and the alder conservation camp will conduct roadside brushing activities at redwood national park, clearing vegetation from unmaintained roads and reducing fuel loading, opening the corridors to allow for restoration activities to take place. Beneficiaries include states and local governments at risk as published in the federal register or as determined by the state, indian tribes, public and private education institutions, nonprofit organizations.