Protect nongame species and threatened and endangered animals and plants. Purchase sensitive natural areas for addition to State, regional, and local park systems. Direct grants to public and nonprofit organizations. Money will be appropriated directly to public agencies until the State's fiscal crisis is resolved. Nonprofits can apply directly.
Nonprofits can apply directly.
Establish tree planting programs that will enhance the livability of urban areas. Requires plans or practices to be completed in 18 months. Applications are available through local CDF offices, U.S. Forest Service offices, and the Agricultural and Stabilization Conservation Service. Protect significant forest resources including wildlife habitat, rare plants, biodiversity, riparian habitat, oak stands, water quality, fisheries, old growth, etc. on California's private forestlands by allowing landowners to voluntarily sell or donate conservation easements to their land. The Program prefers to use conservation easement as their primary method of protection.