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Explore our active landscape resilience and restoration projects. Each project advances forest health, community safety, and watershed resilience across the Yuba River region.

‘Inimim Forest Restoration Project

‘Inimim Forest Restoration Project

YWI’s flagship collaboration with BLM to restore historical forest structure and resilient function on Nevada County's San Juan Ridge.

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South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

A multi-phase, landscape-scale fuel reduction effort on the north rim of the South Yuba River canyon to reduce wildfire risk, improve evacuation routes, and build ecological resilience.

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Little Deer Creek Landscape Resilience Project

Little Deer Creek Landscape Resilience Project

Restoring resilient forest structure and protecting homes, recreation, and water infrastructure in the Little Deer Creek watershed just east of downtown Nevada City.

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Round Mountain Landscape Resilience Project

Round Mountain Landscape Resilience Project

Improving forest health and wildfire resilience on private and federal lands between Nevada City and the South Yuba River canyon.

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Promoting the sustainable use of natural resources and protecting long-term biological diversity within the Yuba River watershed.

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