Sierra RCD has successfully completed a reforestation project to rehabilitate private lands impacted by the 2020 Creek Fire. This initiative resulted in the planting of over 70,000 trees across hundreds of acres, promoting long-term resilience for communities and ecosystems in the burn scar.
Community engagement has been a cornerstone of this effort. Sierra RCD distributed and planted thousands of trees to residents in the burn scar, equipping them with the resources to contribute to restoration on their own properties. Volunteer workdays have also brought together individuals and organizations from across the region, uniting efforts to rejuvenate the forest landscape.
In December, Sierra RCD’s Forestry and Watershed and Collective Impact Programs worked together and partnered with California Climate Action Corps fellows and California Volunteers to host a collaborative tree planting event. Sixty volunteers from Fresno State University, California Conservation Corps, Fresno State College Corps, and National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and community members joined forces to plant over 3,000 trees in a single day.
This important work has been made possible through critical partnerships. Organizations like the California Conservation Corps provided essential support, assisting Sierra RCD’s Forestry Team in planting over 70,000 trees. Generous grants and contributions from the Arbor Day Foundation and CalFire were instrumental in advancing this project.
The reforestation efforts are part of a larger, ongoing recovery process for the Creek Fire burn scar. By planting thousands of trees, empowering residents and volunteers, and collaborating with partners, Sierra RCD continues to support the ecological recovery of the region. These efforts support the rebuilding of vital habitats, protect water resources, and enhance the landscape’s ability to withstand future environmental challenges, ensuring a more sustainable future for the communities and ecosystems affected by the fire.
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