The goal of this project is to provide for the long-term viability of forest trees affected by park fire in butte and tehama counties and forest pests in siskiyou county

The USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest Region), awarded $314,353 to the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) under the Forest Stewardship Program (CFDA 10.678) on August 20, 2025, to support long-term forest viability in fire and pest-affected areas. The five-year project, extending through August 19, 2030, targets forest trees impacted by the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama Counties and forest pest damage in Siskiyou County, California. CARCD will leverage its network of local Resource Conservation Districts to deliver technical assistance and implement forest stewardship activities that enhance forest health, resilience, and economic productivity on non-industrial private forest lands.

The award supports forest management planning, conservation practice implementation, and technical assistance delivery to private forest landowners in the specified regions. Through its established relationships with local conservation districts, CARCD will connect affected landowners with planning tools, management expertise, and resources necessary to address fire recovery and pest management challenges. This project aligns with the Forest Stewardship Program's core mission to support active forest management and ecosystem restoration while building capacity for disaster recovery and long-term forest sustainability.