Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 4001. Section 4001.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this division.
CHAPTER 1. Definitions [4001. - 4005.]
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in effectCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 4002. Section 4002.
“Board” means the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 4002.4. Section 4002.4.
“Cultural burn” or “cultural burning” means the intentional application of fire to land by a California Native American tribe, a tribal organization, or a cultural fire practitioner to achieve cultural goals or objectives, including for sustenance, ceremonial activities, biodiversity, or other benefits.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 4002.6. Section 4002.6.
“Cultural fire practitioner” means a person recognized by a California Native American tribe or tribal organization with substantial experience in burning to meet cultural goals or objectives, including for sustenance, ceremonial activities, biodiversity, or other benefits.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 4003. Section 4003.
“Department” means the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 4004. Section 4004.
“Director” means the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 4004.5. Section 4004.5.
“Prescribed grazing” means the lawful application of grazing by a specific kind of livestock at a determined season, duration, and intensity to accomplish defined vegetation or conservation goals, including reducing the risk of wildfire by reducing fuel loads, controlling undesirable or invasive plants, and promoting biodiversity and habitat for special status species. Prescribed grazing may involve any or multiple kinds of livestock.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 4005. Section 4005.
(a)
“Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force” means the task force established by the Governor to oversee the implementation of Executive Order No. B-52-18.
(b)
Any reference in any law or regulation to the Forest Management Task Force is deemed to, instead, refer to the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force.
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