Reforestation

Reforestation Chairman:Art Loesch
email: loeschac@aol.com

CGCI Has Expanded The Reforestation Program

USDA Forest Service need

CGCI is responding to the USDA Forest Service need for funds to support California National Forest Service Projects that will help the forests recover from the devastation that result from fire and insect infestation. 

Expansion Program - Reforestation and Restoration Fund

The CGCI Reforestation Program now includes a restricted fund that will be used for Special USDA Forest Projects that support reforestation.  The San Bernardino National Forest Native Plant Greenhouse Projects are an example of such projects.  The Reforestation and Restoration Fund will give CGCI clubs the option to donate to a fund that will be used to support current Forest Service needs. 

The Penny Pines Reforestation Program has not changed

Let it be emphasized that this program is an expansion of the CGCI Reforestation Program and not a replacement for Penny Pines.  The USDA Penny Pines Reforestation Program is restricted to the planting of trees.  Donations to the Penny Pines Program are put into a special fund by the National Forests and then withdrawn for the planting of trees as needed.  Funds may not be used for many years depending on the need for new plantations and the right local conditions to support the survival and growth of new seedlings. 

Reforestation and Restoration Fund Details:

1. The Reforestation Chairman will manage the Reforestation and Restoration Fund.
2. CGCI club donations will be in increments of $100.
3. Checks will be made out to CGCI.
4. All checks will be sent to the CGCI Reforestation Chairman.
5. CGCI will send a letter acknowledging each donation.
6. Funds will be deposited in a restricted CGCI account
7. New CGCI Conservation Awards will be created.
8. Donations will be listed in Golden Gardens.
9. The Reforestation Chairman will research current California USDA Forest Service needs.
10. Projects will be considered in the $5,000 to $20,000 range.
11. When CGCI makes a donation to a Project, CGCI will send a certificate to each donor club listing the Special Project and the amount donated.

Art Loesch
CGCI Reforestation Chairman
54 Carriage Drive
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610-2418

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