
Forest Care Resources
General Information for Landowners:
- Erosion Control
A great guide to preventing soil erosion on your property, put out by the NRCS.
- Hiring a Contractor
Tips and things to think of when hiring a contractor for work around your home.
- Landowner’s Guide to Forest Care
An overview of the process of Forest Care and definitions of commonly used terms.
- How To Maintain Your Forest Care Plan
Tips, yearly checklists, and resources to maintain healthy conditions on your property into the future.
- The Neighborhood Leader Program
You can lead the way for your friends and neighbors to become forest stewards by taking advantage of this program.
Downloadable Resources for Participants:
- Forest Care Invoice Form
The reimbursement form to send in with your receipts when the work on your property is finished.
- Forest Care Management Standards
This document explains the details about who may do the work for Forest Care, the standards for acceptance of a completed project, and important regulations of which to be aware.
- CDF Exemption Form 1038c
Form to be submitted to CDF for tree removal on private property.
Articles:
The Forest Steward:
- Forest Summer 2006
Articles on fuels reduction, Santa Ana winds, ecosystem health, and how fire spreads across the landscape.
- Forest Steward Winter 2007
A summary for residents on the various fuels reduction assistance available through many local sources.
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