7 Projects
Clean air is crucial for health, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Wildfires degrade air quality, causing respiratory illnesses, especially in children and outdoor workers, and...
48 Projects
Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystems and society. Native species aid forest recovery, control flooding and erosion, and cycle nutrients. Biodiversity has cultural value, offers...
13 Projects
Carbon sequestration is the process where trees, grasses, and plants absorb carbon dioxide, storing it in biomass and soils. Resilient forests and wetlands act as carbon sinks,...
10 Projects
Economic diversity boosts business opportunities, enhancing regional vitality and benefiting rural and vulnerable populations. Resilient forests offer ecosystem services and...
87 Projects
Climate change and other factors increase wildfire threats, especially in the wildland-urban interface. Fire-adapted communities are informed and proactive, accepting fire as part...
33 Projects
Fire is essential to Sierra Nevada forest ecosystems, which have evolved with it. Ideally, prescribed fires and managed wildfires would burn periodically across large areas at low...
71 Projects
Resilient forests offer diverse ecosystem services like wildlife habitat, clean water, stable soils, recreation, biodiversity, wood products, and carbon sequestration. They are...
46 Projects
Increasing evidence shows that more time in nature improves health and well-being. Sierra Nevada forests foster cultural and social ties to place. Resilient landscapes provide...
93 Projects
Resilient forested watersheds are crucial for ensuring regional and statewide water security in California. Water from forests supports critical habitats, agriculture, and...
29 Projects
Wetlands are vital habitats that filter nutrients, store carbon, serve as biodiversity hubs, improve water quality, prevent erosion, and offer recreational opportunities. ...