Parks &
Natural Resources
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The California Conservation Corps’ Forestry Corps began operation in July 2019. The Forestry Corps uses specially trained crews of Corpsmembers to remove overgrown and dead vegetation posing a fire risk.
Training
- Corpsmembers receive hands-on training in fuel management and fire fuel reduction
- Crews learn about forest resiliency, tree planting, tree felling, flora and fauna identification, and more!
- Earn certifications, including chain saw training, Feller 3, arborist training, and more!
Requirements
- Must be willing to respond to emergencies and be on-assignment for lengthy periods of time
- Corpsmembers often camp near worksites in remote forest areas to better access project locations, up to eight days straight
- Must meet physical fitness standards to earn wildland firefighting certifications (only available in Forestry Corps)
Benefits
- Help protect California’s forests and fire prone communities
- Improve visitor experiences in national, state, and local parks
- Corpsmembers can be hired by private forestry companies, local cities and counties, CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service and more!
Locations
Northern
- Chico Center
- Greenwood Center
- Solano Center
- Tahoe Center
Central
- San Luis Obispo Center
- Fresno Center
Southern
- Camarillo Center
- San Diego Center
- Inland Empire Center
- Pomona Center
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