Forest and Rangelands Assessment Steering Committee (FRASC)

As mandated by the California State Legislature, FRAP has been producing periodic assessments of the forests and rangelands of California since the 1970s. In 2008, the U.S. Farm Bill directed the U.S. Forest Service (under the Department of Agriculture) to coordinate with states on forest and rangelands assessments. These reports are updated every five years. The first coordinated report for California was completed in 2010 (see quick links on side bar).

With the 2010 report freshly completed, FRAP and USFS Region 5 are now preparing for the 2015 assessment. A critical component of this preparation is soliciting input from stakeholders. We invite you to be a part of this process by participating in the newly forming Forest and Rangelands Assessment Steering Committee (FRASC). We are seeking the participation of local, state and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations and private stakeholders. Meetings will take place on a quarterly basis and will serve as a forum for participants to provide input on a broad array of issues affecting forests and rangelands across California. In addition to providing input into our next assessment your participation will help inform and improve collaboration on the management of forest and rangeland resources.