The California High-Speed Rail Authority in cooperation with CalFire has announced $2.5 million in urban forestry grants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with applications due April 30. CAUFC and CA ReLeaf will offer a webinar on how to design a great tree planting project and improve your chances of being successful. We’ll cover the specific requirements for these grants (vicinity to the rail line, funding amounts, disadvantaged communities, etc.) as well as general information on planning a tree project with the greatest GHG potential (how to choose species, where to plant). 

• Presenter: Kelaine Ravdin, Urban Ecos
• Date: March 31
• Time: 1:30-2:30
• RSVP here to receive the access code to join the webinar.

Although some aspects of this presentation will be unique to the High-Speed Rail grants, much of the information will be applicable to other GHG grants that involve urban forestry, so don’t hesitate to join if you’re considering other opportunities.

Places are limited, so book early!

Would you like your opinion on urban forestry in California to be heard?

CALFIRE is seeking applications for California Urban Forest Advisory Committee members. There are openings listed for the below slots. Nominations due on the 22nd. You can download the nomination form here.

•        State Government (non-CAL FIRE)
•        Urban Forestry Related Professional Society
•        Academic Expert or Researcher
•        Federal, State, or Local water agency
•        Urban or Environmental Planner
•        Non-government resident of town of 150k or less
•        Non-government resident of town of 150k or more