Western Sierra Forestry & Natural Resources

UC Cooperative Extension is the applied research and outreach branch of the University of California, connecting applied research in forestry, natural resources, and youth development with our communities.  The Western Sierra Forestry and Natural Resources program works to develop and deliver best management practices, technical workforce trainings, and community wildfire/stewardship education to enhance the productivity and resilience of forest ecosystems.  Our workshops and field days provide practical science-based skills to support private forest residents, professional forest practitioners, and local agencies in tackling major issues of concern.

Our Forestry Education program delivers education training to PreK-12 educators through the Forestry Institute for Teachers and California Project Learning Tree field workshop programs.

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Research and extension activities focus on forest management with an emphasis on new technologies, workforce development, best silvicultural and reforestation practices, and wood utilization.  We hold a variety of hands-on workshops throughout the year and provide technical assistance to community issues around Forests and Natural Resource Management. For questions, please reach out by phone at 530.822.6123 or email at rpsatomi@ucanr.edu   - Ricky Satomi, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor		For questions, please reach out by phone at 530.822.7515 or email at airoughton@ucanr.edu   - Austin Roughton, Forestry Education Coordinator