Post-Fire Technical Assistance
The Emergency Forest Restoration Team (EFoRT) came about in response to the North Complex Fire of 2020 and the need of affected landowners for technical and financial assistance with recovery. The program now encompasses those affected by the Dixie Fire. Restoration practices, including dead tree removal, planting, and release treatments are grant funded and are free of cost to the landowner. Fill out the form below to be contacted by RCD staff to assess property and provide recommendations.
Cost-Share Incentives Programs
The RCD does not administer the following cost-share incentives programs or play a role in the selection of funded projects; however, FRRCD staff can help advise applicants on which cost-share incentives programs are a best fit to the applicant’s goals and objectives. Fill out the following form to receive further information, site visits, and help with management plans and applications.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Through EQIP, the Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS provides agricultural and non-industrial private forest landowners and managers with financial resources and one-on-one help to plan and implement conservation practices, including fuels reduction, wildlife enhancement, and other forest improvement treatments.
California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP)
CFIP provides cost-share incentive funding for eligible non-industrial private forest landowners to undertake projects including timber stand improvement and fuels reduction. This program is administered through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CAL FIRE. CFIP applications and an environmental evaluation must be prepared by a registered professional forester (RPF).
Comparing EQIP & CFIP
EQIP and CFIP are both cost-share programs that do not cover the entire project cost. These programs are meant to encourage private and public investment in forestlands and resources. Learn more in the attachment below.
Here are other resources RCD staff often refer forest landowners to:
University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources (UCANR)
UCANR hosts Forest Stewardship Workshops across California. UCANR has also developed a Forest Stewardship Series to provide pertinent information for managing, achieving goals, and increasing resilience on private forestlands.
Plumas County Fire Safe Council
Provides assistance opportunities for fire prevention including Senior/Disabled Defensible Space assistance, a County-wide Chipping program, Community Hazardous Fuel Reduction treatments, and Firewise educational consultations.