Learning the 'Why' Behind Forestry Conservation in Chico

female tosses material into burn pile

Chico Corpsmember Terra Kamm adds brush atop a burn pile as part of the Forestry Corps program near Big Chico Creek Ecological Preserve.

Corpsmembers regularly fell trees, build burn piles, and help improve our local, state, and national forests.

At the CCC Chico Center, they’re taking that work and knowledge to the next level in the Forestry Corps.

Working with Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, Corpsmembers are learning the ‘why’ behind their conservation projects.