Forests
Learn About Berkeley Forests
Berkeley Forests operates five 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.
Fire
Understanding Fire in California
Given the importance of fire in many ecosystems, along with our dependence on and development into inherently fire-prone landscapes, we need to reach a sustainable coexistence with wildfire. Our goal is to develop and disseminate science-based solutions to wildfire-related challenges.
News
The Impacts of the KNP Complex Fires on Whitaker's Forest
A post-burn update from Berkeley Forests that details the impacts to Whitaker's Forest from the KNP Complex Fire, which passed through the property in mid-October.