Cone Camp - Central

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Cone Camp - Central

A training designed to equip attendees with the basic skills needed to effectively survey, monitor and facilitate conifer cone collections.

By American Forests - California

Date and time

July 10 · 9am - July 11 · 3:30pm PDT

Location

Placerville

Placerville Placerville, CA 95667

About this event

  • 1 day 6 hours

Cone Camp is a training designed to equip attendees with the basic skills needed to effectively survey, monitor and facilitate collections of California native conifer seeds. Cone Camps are organized by CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, and American Forests. Join to learn from regional seed experts and connect with forest managers across California.

Topics covered will include:

  • CA Seed Shortages
  • Cone identification
  • Survey route planning
  • Safety, tools, and logistics
  • Monitoring tactics and timing
  • Reporting crops to public seed bank managers
  • Facilitating cone collection

Frequently asked questions

Will lodging be available?

We will share information about a camping option and nearby lodging.

Is the event free?

It is free to participate. We are aware some folks might not have travel funding to attend. If this is the case please reach out as we might have funding available to support.

What should I bring?

Field clothes, camp chair, safety gear (helmet, gloves, vest), water, food, and binoculars.

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American Forests - California
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