FORESTS

Berkeley Forests operates six research forests throughout the state to develop and test appropriate management strategies for forested watersheds that will flourish under different climate change scenarios. Berkeley Forests is home to the oldest permanent forest plots (1915) and longest running forestry summer camp (1917) in the Western United States. Support our mission by contributing to the Berkeley Forests Fund which is directly allocated to forest management research and education efforts at our properties... Berkeley has long been involved in engaging California's populations with its forests. We continue to produce a steady stream of graduates and knowledge that began with our first class of forestry graduates (1914), oldest permanent forest plots (1915), and longest running forestry summer camp (1917) in the Western United States. California's forests provide protection for our major watersheds, renewable wood products, fish and wildlife habitat, scenic and recreational..

Also known as: Berkeley Forests

Primary location: Georgetown United States