blog post Video: Improving the Health of California’s Headwater Forests By Lori Pottinger Sep 26, 2017 California’s forests have become overly dense and more prone to catastrophic wildfire. A panel of experts discussed how to improve forest health to make them more resilient.
blog post Accounting for a Decade of Headwater Forest Management By Henry McCann, Mingfei Xiong Feb 8, 2021 As California accelerates management of headwater forests to reduce wildfire risk, understanding past efforts is useful. Yet data on such work is lacking. PPIC did a basic accounting of the past decade of forest management, which has lessons for going forward.
blog post Video: The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management By Lori Pottinger May 4, 2020 California’s headwater forests are increasingly vulnerable to major wildfires and droughts that threaten the many benefits they provide. An expert panel discussed how improved management can reduce risks of major wildfires and bring other benefits.
blog post Building Community to Support Healthy Forests By Henry McCann Feb 1, 2018 An all-hands-on-deck approach is needed to improve the health of California’s headwater forests. Local agencies can help foster cooperative efforts.
event Improving the Health of California’s Headwater Forests Sep 20, 2017 California’s headwater forests are at risk. Years of fire suppression, emphasis on short-term management priorities, weather extremes, and climate change have set the stage for a steep decline in forest resilience. The result is lost timber production, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities, and threats to our water supply. A panel of experts will explore management and regulatory reforms that can revitalize these forests and prepare them for a changing climate.
blog post New Laws Help Prepare Communities for Wildfire By Henry McCann Oct 14, 2019 New laws will help make communities more resilient to wildfire, including efforts to improve prevention, response, and mitigation.
event The Benefits of Headwater Forest Management Apr 30, 2020 COVID-19 has upended many governmental functions and collective efforts, including hands-on forest management to reduce wildfire risks. California’s headwater forests have experienced their own health crisis in recent years, which has left them increasingly vulnerable to major wildfires and droughts that threaten the benefits they provide. Improved management can make these forests more resilient and avoid major wildfire-related disasters. But this will require a substantial lift from an array of private and public entities.
