The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has granted $10 million to 17 projects aimed at enhancing the forest workforce, reducing wildfire risks, restoring forests, and utilizing woody biomass. These grants, part of CAL FIRE’s Business and Workforce Development initiative funded by California Climate Investments, support innovative approaches to forest health and rural economic development. Key projects will train future forestry professionals, expand firefighting capabilities, and modernize sawmills for better resource use. Over five years, CAL FIRE has allocated $129 million to 131 projects to promote forest resilience, job creation, and community protection through effective forest management.
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Cal Fire Secures $10 Million Grant to Revitalize Siskiyou County Mill Site
By Terrain News
