Forestry

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!