The California Licensed Foresters Association will be hosting their Spring Workshop and Annual Conference in Sacramento during the month of March. The workshop, held March 4th, covers contemporary siviculture practices. The annual conference, held March 5-6th, will focus on coalition building between NGOs and public representatives. For a complete schedule of events and registration form, click on the link below. ...
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Recently, the California Community Forestry Advisory Committee (CCFAC) was replaced by the California Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (CUFAC). The new format reflects a desire for a wider range of advice for the Director of CAL FIRE and for the Urban Forestry Program. CAL FIRE is accepting nominations for 17 different committee positions. Self-nominations are accepted. Links to both the charter and ...
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Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is an exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002. The adult beetles nibble on ash foliage but cause little damage. The larvae (the immature stage) feed on the inner bark of ash trees, disrupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients. Emerald ash borer ...
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