Tour of Forest Health Treatments in Upper Campus on Saturday October 24th
October 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free
Tour Overview: Explore Forest Health in ActionÂ
Take a guided walk through the UC Santa Cruz Upper Campus Demonstration Site to learn about the Wildfire Vegetation Management Plan (WVMP) and forest resilience treatments completed through a CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant. Discover how techniques like thinning, handwork, mechanical treatment, mastication, and chipping work together to lower wildfire risk and support a resilient forest ecosystem.
Guided Tour & Safety Information
- Trail Distance: We will be walking approximately one mile through a forested area.
- Recommended Footwear: Please wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots. The ground in the forest is uneven and unstable.
- Transportation: Shuttles will pick up participants at the Barn Theater Parking Lot and transport everyone directly to the forest site. Parking is free on weekends.
- Please Note: This tour requires continuous walking and standing. No seating or rest benches are available along the trail.
- RSVP: Email pep@ucsc.edu to let us know you’re coming!