Watershed Improvement Program builds capacity in eastern Sierra
The Eastern Sierra Climate & Communities Resilience Project has planned a landscape-scale forest health project and continues to build local capacity.
SNC launches Biomass Utilization Fund
In 2020, the SNC partnered with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) to establish a $17-million Biomass Utilization Fund (BUF).
TCSI Releases Framework for Resilience
In 2020, the Tahoe-Central Sierra Initiative partnership coalesced behind 10 pillars of resilience that represent desired landscape outcomes.
SNC projects protected Quincy, CA homes from the North Complex Fire
Where Plumas County Fire Safe Council, an SNC grantee, completed work to improve forest health, the North Complex fire burned in less destructive ways.
SNC projects protected Susanville from the Sheep Fire
Where Lassen Fire Safe Council, an SNC grantee, completed work to improve forest health, the Sheep fire burned in less destructive ways.
Sierra Corps completes first year of work
Heading into its second year of operation, the Sierra Nevada Alliance’s Forestry Fellowship Program is proving invaluable to increase the pace and scale of forest restoration.
Forest structure from above: using drones for restoration planning and monitoring
The Tuolumne River Trust used Sierra Nevada RFFCP resources to pilot the innovative use of drones as a cost-effective way to view and analyze forest structure.
CalVTP: Testing a new tool for forest health project planning
Feather River Resource Conservation District’s experience using CAL FIRE’s California Vegetation Treatment Program to meet CEQA requirements.