Forestry

The Forestry Team at the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) is dedicated to improving the health and resilience of the San Bernardino Mountains and Santa Ana Watershed. Our programs support managing invasive species, bringing grant funding into our region, increasing the pace and scale of forest health and wildfire resilience work, and investing in local workforce capacity.

Please click the links below to learn more about our forestry programs.

Forest and Fire Community Capacity Sub-Grant Program details for funding projects in San Bernardino Mountains. Deadline: April 11, 2025.

IERCD Forest and Fire Community Capacity Sub-Grant Program

The Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) recently sought pre-proposals for projects aimed at strengthening community capacity in…

Goldspotted Oak Borer

The goldspotted oak borer (GSOB), Agrilus auroguttatus, is a flathead beetle that is native to southeastern Arizona but was likely introduced to…

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Invasive Shothole Borer

Invasive shothole borer (ISHB) is a type of beetle that is smaller than a sesame seed, but can infest and harm a variety of trees. The beetle presents…

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Regional Forest & Fire Capacity

he Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) is a block grant recipient of the Regional Forest and Fire Capacity (RFFC) program administered through the California Department of Conservation. This program supports forest and fire capacity projects in the San Bernardino Mountains and adjacent foothill communities.

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San Bernardino Mountains Regional Priority Plan

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NRCS Disaster Recovery

In 2020, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) made funds available to increase collaboration between Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) and NRCS offices to allow for delivery of technical assistance to lands impacted by natural disasters within NRCS Area 4.

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