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Connecting You With Data, Tools, and Resources #### **Our Mission:**The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's (CAL FIRE) Urban & Community Forestry (UCF) Program's mission is to lead the effort to advance the development of sustainable urban and community forests in California.
## **California Urban Tree Canopy Data and Map Viewer** Image: (Left) 2018-2022 Canopy change (dark green = no change, light green = canopy increase, red = canopy loss) with 2022 NAIP Imagery. (Right) preview of California Urban Tree Canopy Viewer.
Visit this page to find the California Urban Tree Canopy Viewer Map and Change Analysis Tool and links to download the geodatabase files containing tree canopy and tree canopy change raster datasets by county. Map and data include 2022 high-resolution (60cm) urban tree canopy for all 2020 Census-designated urban areas in the state of California, as well as canopy-related change between 2018 and 2022.
The mapping tool overlays the tree canopy layer with other information, including census data, urban heat severity, and the extent of the wildland urban interface and intermix. View California Urban Tree Canopy Data The **Department of Forestry and Fire****Protection (CAL FIRE)** serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California.
CAL FIRE envisions urban and community forests that are healthy, extensive, and well-managed, providing a wide array of optimal benefits to all Californians. ##### **Get to know CAL FIRE's Urban & Community Forestry Program** Discover how CAL FIRE is helping make California’s cities greener, healthier, and more resilient.
Through grants, community partnerships, and science-based planning, the Urban and Community Forestry Program supports tree planting, urban canopy expansion, climate resilience, and improved air quality in neighborhoods across the state. Learn how these efforts benefit public health, protect our climate, and build stronger, more sustainable communities. Under the authority of theUrban Forestry Act (PRC 4799.
06 - 4799. 12)the Urban & Community Forestry Program (UCF) works to expand and improve the management of trees and related vegetation in communities throughout California. #### **Provide Technical Assistance** UCF staff serve as technical experts in urban forestry.
The statewide team supports organizations that focus on improving urban forests and stakeholders such as municipalities, counties, schools and special districts, non-profit organizations, advisory or advocacy groups, other state agencies, research institutions, and individuals/volunteers. CAL FIRE also works closely with partner organizations who provide technical assistance to individuals.
#### **Administer Grants** UCF staff administer and provide technical support for grant-related activities such as tree planting, municipal tree inventories, management plans, urban forest educational efforts, and innovative urban forestry projects.
As of October 2024, since 2014, the UCF Program is administering or preparing to award approximately 287+ grants funded by State sources (California Climate Investments (CCI), bonds, and General Fund) and sub-grants using Federal sources (US Forest Service, including Inflation Redution Act). #### **Develop and Support Equity and Outreach Programs** Everyone deserves access to trees and their benefits.
The UCF Program is committed to planting, maintaining, and protecting trees where they are needed the most. The Program empowers and supports communities through partnership and networking, education, and outreach.
CAL FIRE supports initiatives like Project Learning Tree, Tree City USA, Arbor Day events, water conservation outreach, Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, workforce development, tree care industry standards updates, and encourages residents to develop a stewardship ethic for natural resources. ## Have Questions and Need More Information?
Looking to learn more about how to take action in your community, city, or county? Get in touch with your Regional Urban Forester or reach out to **Urban. Forestry@fire.
ca. gov**!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 schools in specific neighborhoods in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $13,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Urban and Community Forestry Grants- Aliso Canyon Green Schoolyard is funded by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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