UC Cooperative Extension, Northern California Society of American Foresters, El Dorado County Resource Conservation District, CalFire and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will be hosting a series of one-day workshops aimed at land owners, foresters and others who are involved in planning and executing tree planting and reforestation projects.

It may also be of interest to personnel working for agencies serving these clients. Reforestation at multiple scales from the residential forest parcel to the landscape will be addressed.

There will be a workshop on March 7, 9am-4pm  at the El Dorado County Resource Conservation District,
100 Forni Road, Placerville. The objective will to outline the process of forest regeneration from tree loss and removal, site preparation, tree planting and ongoing forest management including:

• How to prepare the planting site
• How to identify and procure appropriate planting stock
• How to plant trees
• Alternatives for management of planted stands
• Additional topics that will be covered include planting practices to achieve vegetation goals and to adapt to a changing climate. Attendees will also discuss financial assistance available to private landowners for undertaking forest restoration.

There is no cost to attend these workshops, but registration is required.