Assistance Programs

The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council offers three grant-funded assistance programs to help residents reduce wildfire risk by improving the defensible space around their homes. These programs provide both financial and labor assistance, making it easier for homeowners to obtain good defensible space.

Chipping

Provides two free chipping services per calendar year for homeowners on the West Slope of El Dorado County. Each address is limited to six hours of chipping on each visit.

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Defensible Space

Helps to create defensible space around the primary homes of seniors, veterans, low income and disabled residents on the West Slope of El Dorado County. Participation in this program is voluntary and at no cost to the applicant. Homeowners are entitled to one defensible space service per year.

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Hazard Tree Removal

A cost share program between El Dorado County Fire Safe Council and homeowners to help with costs of hazard tree removal within 100 feet of a permitted structure.

Learn more about the Hazard Tree Removal Assistance Program

For questions regarding the assistance programs and to apply, please contact:

(530) 957-6270

grantadmin@edcfiresafe.org

edcfiresafe.org

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California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP)

CFIP aims to promote investment in and better management of California's forestlands to maintain a stable and thriving forest system. The program offers cost-share assistance to both private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land. Eligible activities include developing Forest Management Plans, reforestation, stand improvement, forestland conservation practices, and habitat improvement. 

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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

EQIP is Natural Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) primary initiative, assisting farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners in incorporating conservation practices into working lands. EQIP offers technical and financial support to address natural resource concerns, including improved water and air quality, water conservation, enhanced soil health, reduced erosion, wildlife habitat creation, and drought mitigation.

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