Press Release
Healthy Forest Alliance Assists Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association with Pioneering Foresters Training Exchange
For Immediate Release
The Healthy Forest Alliance proudly partnered with the Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association to host California’s first-ever Foresters Training Exchange (TREX) from June 3-6, 2024, introducing foresters to the principles and practices of managing forests with prescribed fire. This groundbreaking event, held in the Coastal Redwoods at Mount Madonna, featured a successful 35-acre prescribed burn.
The Foresters TREX program provided hands-on training and knowledge-sharing opportunities, bringing together foresters, land managers, and fire professionals to explore how prescribed fire can enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and restore ecosystems. The event emphasized collaborative approaches to fire management, combining traditional forestry practices with ecological fire use.
"Prescribed fire is an essential tool for maintaining the health of California’s forests, especially in ecosystems like the Coastal Redwoods," said [Insert Name/Title]. "This training exchange marks a pivotal step in equipping California foresters with the tools and knowledge they need to safely and effectively use fire as a management strategy."
The highlight of the event was the 35-acre prescribed burn at Mount Madonna. Participants gained hands-on experience planning, igniting, and managing the fire while learning about fire behavior, safety protocols, and ecological benefits. The burn demonstrated the critical role prescribed fire plays in reducing hazardous fuels, promoting biodiversity, and supporting forest resilience in the face of climate change.
The Healthy Forest Alliance remains committed to advancing prescribed fire practices across California and building partnerships to address the state’s wildfire challenges. This successful collaboration with the Central Coast Prescribed Burn Association showcases the potential of TREX programs to empower professionals, strengthen communities, and promote sustainable forest management.
For more information about the Foresters Training Exchange or the Healthy Forest Alliance, please contact:
Richard Carvalho
Excutive Director
888-336-1389