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Forestry

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Positions
Approximately 150

Locations
10 Centers

Stipend
$2,814 per month

Overview

The California Conservation Corps partners with CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service, county agencies, fire safe councils, and other organizations to improve the health of California’s forests. Corpsmembers enrolled in the CCC complete an array of projects such as planting young trees, collecting cones and seeds, and removing invasive and/or fire-prone vegetation.

Corpsmembers may receive arborist training and certifications. Professional development courses, offered in collaboration with industry and community college partners, also prepare young adults for future careers in forestry. Overall, this program supports workforce development while also providing tangible benefits to state responsibility areas and high fire hazard severity zones.

Why We Work

Healthy forests are essential for providing clean air, stable soil, and habitat for a diverse array of wildlife in California. Stewarding California’s forested land also plays a key role in preventing catastrophic wildfires. According to California’s Forest Carbon Plan, “as many as 15 million acres of California forests need some form of restoration.” The CCC trains Corpsmembers so they can enter the workforce and tackle this challenge!

Gear UP

Each day, Corpsmembers gear up to make the world a better place. Check out what tools they use to make an impact and see how they train for careers in forestry!

Know Before You Go

Schedule

Corpsmembers may work variable schedules depending on projects, typically working four 10-hour days Monday to Thursday.

Emergencies

Corpsmembers must be willing to respond to emergencies and be dispatched for lengthy periods of time with little to no advanced notice.

Eligibility

There is no prior experience required or additional eligibility requirements, aside from our standard program eligibility, to serve on these crews. 

Find Your Path

Work with CCC Career Navigators to chart out your path to success! CCC helps Corpsmembers leverage their skills and training to launch meaningful careers. Don’t believe us?! Hear from CCC alumni.

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Explore our locations

Every CCC center may work on forestry-related projects. However, the following 10 locations have dedicated crews, focused year-round on forestry training.

Residential

  • Fortuna Center
  • Los Padres Center
  • Tahoe Center

Non-Residential

  • Chico Center
  • Fresno Center
  • Inland Empire Center
  • Pomona Center
  • Salinas Center
  • San Diego Center
  • Solano Center

Chico Center

The Chico Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Fortuna Center

The Fortuna Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Fresno Center

The Fresno Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Inland Empire Center

The Inland Empire Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Los Padres Center

The Los Padres Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Pomona Center

The Pomona Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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San Diego Center

The San Diego Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Salinas Center

The Salinas Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Tahoe Center

The Tahoe Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Solano Center

The Solano Center operates a Forestry Corps crew committed full time to forestry related projects and trainings. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about center life. Here are some of the common one’s we get. Have more questions? Give us a call!  

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Do I need prior experience?

No prior work experience is required to join the CCC, we will help you get trained and certified so you can launch a successful career.

Also, in terms of education, we have Corpsmembers who have college degrees, some who’ve attended college for some or no time, and some who need their high school diploma. You do not need a diploma nor a degree to join. Please note, if you have not obtained your high school diploma, while enrolled in the CCC you must work to earn one through our partnered charter schools.

Six months of training enables Corpsmembers to meet the minimum eligibility requirements for XXXX.

CCC can work with individuals to offer reasonable accommodations. If you have a disability that may impact your ability to participate in program activities, please talk with your recruiter.

REad Our NEws

To help provide the San Lorenzo Valley Water District with a pipeline replacement project, Salinas Forestry Corps Corpsmembers have been helping to remove nearby hazard trees.

Tree climbing can be scary. But, once Corpsmembers work through that fear, they can unlock careers as arborists and foresters.

The CCC Forestry Corps surveys a burn scar to identify the best spots for reforestation.

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