FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Healthy Forest Alliance Awarded Subcontract to Assist with Prescribed Fire Training, Implementation, and Fire Apparatus/Equipment in Butte, Plumas, and Lake Counties through the Watershed Research and Training Center
[City, CA – Date] – Healthy Forest Alliance, a nonprofit organization focused on wildfire mitigation and forest health, is excited to announce that it has been awarded a subcontract to assist with prescribed fire training, implementation, and the provision of fire apparatus and equipment in Butte, Plumas, and Lake Counties. This initiative will be conducted in partnership with the Watershed Research and Training Center, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to watershed restoration and wildfire resilience in Northern California.
As part of this subcontract, Healthy Forest Alliance will provide a range of services to support fire resilience and community preparedness, including prescribed fire training, hands-on implementation, and the availability of critical fire apparatus and equipment. The goal is to enhance local capacity for wildfire risk management and restore fire-adapted ecosystems through the use of controlled burns.
Key components of the project will include:
- Prescribed Fire Training: Healthy Forest Alliance will offer hands-on, field-based training for local fire practitioners, landowners, and stakeholders. Participants will gain skills in safely conducting prescribed burns, fire behavior analysis, and fireline operations.
- Prescribed Fire Implementation: Healthy Forest Alliance will assist in planning and executing prescribed fire operations, ensuring that burns are conducted safely and effectively to reduce hazardous fuel loads and restore healthy fire regimes.
- Fire Apparatus and Equipment Support: Healthy Forest Alliance will provide critical fire apparatus and equipment, including specialized vehicles, tools, and gear, to help with prescribed burn operations and wildfire response. This support will ensure that local teams have the necessary resources to conduct burns and manage fire events.
- Community Outreach and Education: In addition to training, the project will include outreach efforts to educate the public and local communities on the benefits of prescribed fire as a tool for wildfire prevention, forest restoration, and ecosystem health.
“Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools we have to manage our landscapes and reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfires,” said Richard Carvalho, Training Officer of Healthy Forest Alliance. “We are thrilled to partner with the Watershed Research and Training Center to deliver this critical training and support, including fire apparatus and equipment, to Butte, Plumas, and Lake Counties. This collaboration will help local communities build greater resilience to wildfires and enhance their ability to manage their landscapes.”
The project is particularly timely, as these counties have experienced devastating wildfires in recent years. By providing communities with the resources, knowledge, and equipment needed for prescribed fire, the initiative aims to reduce hazardous fuel loads, enhance wildlife habitat, and promote the restoration of fire-resilient ecosystems.
About Healthy Forest Alliance
Healthy Forest Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing forest health, wildfire mitigation, and ecological restoration across California. The organization uses science-based management practices, including prescribed fire, to promote fire-resilient landscapes, protect communities, and restore habitats. Healthy Forest Alliance works with landowners, agencies, and local communities to reduce fire risks and improve forest ecosystems.
About the Watershed Research and Training Center
The Watershed Research and Training Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving watershed health and wildfire resilience across Northern California. Through training, technical assistance, and collaborative efforts, the Center supports communities, landowners, and agencies in their efforts to manage and restore natural landscapes while reducing wildfire risks. The Watershed Research and Training Center also provides training in fire management, prescribed burns, and forest restoration techniques.
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