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Board of Forestry
Documents:
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Interagency Forestry Working Group
The purpose of the committee is to provide
recommendations and technical information to assist the Board of
Forestry in achieving the Board’s goals and objectives as outlined in
the Board’s report to the Air Resources Board on AB 32 and in relation
to the climate adaptation strategies as referenced in EO-13-08.
The Board adopted the Charter submitted by the Interagency Forestry
Working Group on Climate Change. The Charter defines the necessity,
composition, purpose and values of the group.
Click for a copy of the Charter.
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Forestry Studies:
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"The True
Cost of Wildfire in the Western U.S."
Western Forestry Leadership Coalition, April 13, 2009
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"Evaluating
Fuel Treatment Effectiveness--Suppression & Effects"
USDA Forest Service Fire Behavior Assessment Team, Aug. 2008
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"How
California's Forest Store Carbon and Improve Air Quality"
Sierra Pacific Industries Case Study, April 2008. For the complete
report visit SPI's website at
www.spi-ind.com, select "Our Forests," select "Research and
Monitoring."
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"Healthy
Forests Report, FY 2007 Accomplishments"
December 11, 2007, USDA Forest Service
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"Angora Fire
Preliminary Fire Effects Assessment"
Ongoing study, July 19, 2007, USDA Forest Service PSW R5
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"Tested by Fire,"
Science Perspectives, Spring 2007, USDA Forest Service PSW
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"The
Sustainable Forest Products Industry, Carbon and Climate Change - Key
Messages for Policy-Makers"
World Business Council for Sustainable Development and National Council
for Air and Stream Improvement
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"The
Impact of California’s Changing Environmental Regulations on Timber
Harvest Planning Costs"
A March 2005 study by Cal Poly’s Institute for the Study of Specialty Crops
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Environmental Organizations:
Forest Certifications / Green Building:
Forestry Education References:
The Forest Foundation
The Forest Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
that strives to foster public understanding of the role forests play
in the environmental and economic health of all Californians. Whether
through the use of its own award-winning programs and materials or in
support of worthy projects that seek to accomplish similar goals, the
Foundation is making a positive difference in the world of education.
For more information about The Forest Foundation's efforts and to
learn how you can get involved, visit
http://www.calforestfoundation.org.
California Forests
Magazine
Four-color, 28-page, magazine. Established in January 1997,
California Forests magazine is circulated among nearly 10,000 readers.
California
Forests is distributed to CFA members; high school and university
libraries; lobbyists; local chambers of commerce; local, state and
federal government officials; and members of the media. The magazine
reaches top decision makers throughout California and in Washington,
D.C. Published by the California Forestry Association, Cost: $20
annual subscription. Call (916) 444-6592 or e-mail to
loriv@foresthealth.org.
Government, California:
Government,
U.S.:
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Natural
Resource Associations and Grass roots Networks:
Political:
Research & Policy Groups:
Tree seedling distributor contacts:
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Bailey's, Woodland, CA
(800) 322-4539
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Bitterroot Restoration, Lincoln, CA
(916) 434-9695
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Cornflower Farms, Elk Grove, CA
(916) 689-1015
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Green Diamond Company
(707) 668-4439
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Johnsteen Company, McKinleyville, CA
888-387-3379,
http://www.jonsteen.com/prostores/servlet/StoreFront
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