Forestry and Fuels Program

Forestry Division

Field Work for Healthy Forests

The Watershed Research and Training Center’s Forestry Division is an integral part of the Forestry and Fuels Program that performs:

  • Stand Exams

  • Cruising and marking

  • Flagging

  • Replanting

Seasonal Field Technician’s spend the summer season supporting planning efforts for comprehensive forest management in coordination with agencies and private landowners in order to keep Trinity County forests more healthy and resilient to wildfire.

  • Stand Exams

    Collecting information about vegetation in a specific site helps agencies and landowners monitor forest resources.

  • Cruising and marking

    Timber cruising measures a portion of a stand to help understand the population of trees in a given area.

  • Flagging

    Technicians use flagging tape to mark specific trees, areas, or boundaries for management purposes depending on the specific project they are working on.

  • Replanting

    The Forestry Division has planted thousands of trees in Trinity County, ensuring future generations will be able to enjoy clean air and divers, healthy forests.