Public Policy Update

California State Policy

The California Legislature is back in session for this second year of a two-year session and there are many exciting issues at play.  CaUFC continues to work with our partners and decision makers on supporting urban forestry in Sacramento. 

Most Exciting News includes:

• The Governor’s Proposed Budget includes $50 million to CalFire for Urban Forestry and fire prevention from cap and trade auction revenue – Details of how this funding will break down and exactly how much will go to Urban Forestry are yet to be released.  

• Water Bond Legislation AB 1331 (Rendon) was amended on 1/6/14 to include promoting urban forestry pursuant to the Urban Forestry Act, among many other eligible activities, as an eligible expenditure under from the $1.5 Billion allocated under Chapter 6: Protecting Rivers, Lakes, Streams, Coastal Waters, and Watersheds.  

See our Full State Public Policy Update for more details and information on all our public policy efforts!

Stay tuned for more updates and how you can help us secure these exciting opportunities for urban forestry in California.