UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -Your Family Forest
  • EXPLORE
  • PLAN
    • Start with a Plan
    • What's important to you: Developing management goals
    • Profiling Your Land: History and Mapping
    • Assessing Forest Properties
    • Conservation Easements
    • Family Heritage
  • LEARN
    • Drought and Infestation
    • Enhancing Wildlife
    • Silviculture
    • Vegetation Management and Reforestation
    • Safety and Roads
    • Threats and Issues
    • Water Quality
    • Wildfire
  • Act
    • Working with a Forester
    • Cost Share Programs
    • Workshops

Safety and Roads

Road assessments are important management components in that they also influence fire protection on your property. What are the condition of your roads? Properly constructed roads can provide access for recreation and management while minimizing environmental impact.

Learn more about what to look for when deciding hot to protect yourself from wildfire and establish access roads on your property.

FAQ's
Resources
How do roads impact the environment?
Poorly constructed roads are a major source of soil erosion and stream sedimentation on most forestland.
what's the difference between types of roads?
Traditionally, roads are considered either a legacy, permanent, seasonal, or temporary. You should know your types of road and use it accordingly.
how can assess the condition of my road?
Takes the online module, Roads Assessment and work with a local registered professional forester to learn more about assessing your roads.
  • Forest Stewardship Series 17 - Forest Roads
  • UCANR Rural Roads Webinar Series
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  • EXPLORE
  • PLAN
    • Start with a Plan
    • What's important to you: Developing management goals
    • Profiling Your Land: History and Mapping
    • Assessing Forest Properties
    • Conservation Easements
    • Family Heritage
  • LEARN
    • Drought and Infestation
    • Enhancing Wildlife
    • Silviculture
    • Vegetation Management and Reforestation
    • Safety and Roads
    • Threats and Issues
    • Water Quality
    • Wildfire
  • Act
    • Working with a Forester
    • Cost Share Programs
    • Workshops