
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.
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Stand Exams
Collecting information about vegetation in a specific site helps agencies and landowners monitor forest resources.
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Cruising and marking
Timber cruising measures a portion of a stand to help understand the population of trees in a given area.
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Flagging
Technicians use flagging tape to mark specific trees, areas, or boundaries for management purposes depending on the specific project they are working on.
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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.
