The sheer scale of reforestation needs across California due to wildfires requires an all hands, all lands approach. As more organizations join in to tackle reforestation projects, they need training opportunities to ensure their efforts are carried out efficiently and effectively. UC Cooperative Extension is proud to facilitate reforestation workshops across the state in collaboration with local partners to teach reforestation concepts and increase workforce capacity.

Upcoming Workshops

May 19-20, 2026: Meadow Valley, CA (Plumas County)

June 16-17, 2026: Hopland, CA (Mendocino County)

Hosted by the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts in partnership with UC Cooperative Extension. Please reach out to your local Forest Advisor to register. RCD staff interested in attending may contact CARCD for registration details.

Curriculum

Each workshop is designed to be a comprehensive crash course that provides best management practices across all aspects of the reforestation process. Presentations by local experts combined with hands-on scenarios provide regionally tailored guidance to help participants start planning and implementing their own reforestation projects. Workshop topics include:

• Site assessment
• Site preparation
• Seedling selection and ordering
• Planting design
• Planting operations
• Post-planting monitoring

The Reforestation Manual for California Conifers (available for free online) goes in-depth into each of these topics and more. The manual provides the foundation for the workshop curriculum and is highly recommended reading for anyone new to reforestation.

Resources

Visit our reforestation page to learn about reforestation concepts, implementation, and more.

Find a UC ANR forestry expert near you to reach out about upcoming reforestation workshops or learn about other resources and events.