Wildfire Recovery

Post-fire field tour
UCCE Plumas-Sierra: Event

Post-Fire Forest Resilience Workshop - Plumas County

Apr 30, 2025 - May 28, 2025

Register now for the upcoming Post-Fire Forest Resilience workshop series in Plumas County! UC extension advisors and local professionals will provide information and resources on post-fire forest management for recently affected private landowners. Online webinars are scheduled each Wednesday evening from…
UCCE Plumas-Sierra
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UCCE Central Sierra Livestock & Natural Resources: Article

Virtual Fence and Livestock Guardian Dogs: A New Twist on New Technology

July 31, 2026
By Daniel K Macon
If you’ve been following our work here at UCCE Central Sierra, you’ll likely know that my colleagues Scott Oneto and Brian Allen have been demonstrating a variety of virtual fencing systems in cattle grazing operations for several years now – with great success! They’ve demonstrated the technology’s…
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screenshot of virtual fencing app indicates location of steers in the site demonstration within designated boundaries
UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: UCCE Central Sierra Hosts Virtual Fencing Workshop for NRCS Staff

May 26, 2026
By Brian J Allen
Virtual Fence Cost May Be Offset with NRCS EQIP Funds Virtual Fencing (VF) is a livestock management tool that uses GPS collars to track livestock and guide their movements with audio and electric pulse cues. Instead of building a physical fence, users can draw a virtual boundary on a computer or mobile…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Leafy Greens Growing Instructions

April 27, 2026
Growing Kale and Collard Greens in the GroundChange planting location, no replanting for 2-4 years Full sun spring/fall, shade in summer Make sure seedling and planting location are moist and fertile before transplantingGently massage roots of kale before planting but gentle root care for the…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Tahoe Friendly Gardens Native & Adapted Plants

April 25, 2026
Native and adapted Tahoe Friendly plants require less water, fertilizer and pesticides and can include a diversity of options for your home landscape. They will however require irrigation while getting established the first year. It is a good idea to group plants by their sunlight and moisture requirements…
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