California's forest landowners who have experienced wildfire can face major hurdles during the recovery process, including issues with erosion, infrastructure damage, overstory tree mortality and others. There are state and federal programs available to help offset the costs associated with fire preparation and recovery. These programs are available to individuals, communities, non-profits, and businesses. Programs vary from compensation, cost-share, loans, to tax relief. Additionally, if you produce and sell agricultural products (including timber), contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency as soon as possible to help navigate their immediate assistance programs, cost-share, loans, and compensation for disasters. You may need to notify them of losses within a very short time after a disaster. For more information about recovery programs available to you, please contact your local Office of Emergency Services program, county Agriculture Department, or Resource Conservation District.
For additional information related to the recovery of your forests, reference the resources below.
Learn About Key Post-Fire Topics
Learn critical concepts related to forest landowner recovery with UCCE's Post-Fire Forest Resilience Team.
Manage for Soil Erosion Mitigation
Recognize the signs of erosion proactively mitigate ecological and safety-related impacts of erosion.
Assess Fire-Related Injuries to Trees
Understand how to assess the injury and survivability of conifer and hardwood trees post-wildfire.
Discover How to Reforest Your Property
Reforestation is a complex, process. Connect with local experts to plan reforestation projects.