California Timber Regulation and Environmental Evaluation System (CalTREES)

CalTREES New Info Memo (Posted 11/2023)
CalTREES Online THP Submittal - Revised THP Form Memo (Posted 06/2024)

CalTREES Tips Adding Contacts Online (Posted 08/2024)

Address: 

135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA  95401

Phone Number:

(707) 576-2959

Counties Served:

Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Western Trinity, Yolo

Address: 

6105 Airport Road
Redding, CA  96002

Phone Number:

(530) 224-2445

Counties Served: 

Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Eastern Trinity, Yuba

Address:

1234 East Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA  93710

Phone Number:

(559) 243-4107

Counties Served:

Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Fresno, Imperials, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Tulare, Ventura

What is CalTREES?
The California Timber Regulations and Environmental Evaluation System (CalTREES) is an online system that streamlines the submission and review processes for timber harvesting documents. The system features efficient permit form uploading and real-time reporting.

Who will be impacted by CalTREES? 
The system impacts multiple State entities, including CAL FIRE and Review Team Agencies (i.e., the State and Regional Water Boards, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and California Geological Survey).  Additionally, Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs), Licensed Timber Operators (LTOs), and landowners can electronically submit, track, and update Emergency and Exemption timber harvesting documents online via CalTREES. The public has access to CalTREES to search and review timber harvesting documents,  submit comments online, and sign up for notification pertaining to timber harvesting plans.

What CalTREES features are currently available?

• Ability to search for timber harvesting documents and related information
• Run reports online and get the most up to date information

If you register for an account in CalTREES, these additional features are available:

• Submission of Notification Requests to receive email notification about timber harvesting documents
• Ability to submit Public Comments online
• Registered Professional Foresters, Licensed Timber Operators, and Landowners have the capability to electronically submit, track, and update Emergency and Exemption timber harvesting documents

What CalTREES functionality is currently being worked on? 

• The ability for Registered Professional Foresters and Licensed Timber Operators to submit THPs and NTMPs.

What training and support is available?
To ensure that new users have the tools and support they need during the onboarding process, the following are available:

• The CalTREES User Guide which includes step-by-step instructions.
• Access to pre-recorded training videos and webinars.
• Opportunities to practice and receive guided instruction in group sessions.
• Contact information for additional support (i.e., CalTREES Help Desk for technical support and CAL FIRE Regional Offices for Forest Practice Program and general timber harvesting questions.)

Where is the CalTREES application located on the internet?
CalTREES can be found at the following link-

• https://caltreesplans.resources.ca.gov/caltrees/

Are submitted timber harvesting documents searchable?
Yes, CalTREES provides the ability to search for specific fields, as well as review the PDF timber harvesting documents that have been submitted.  Use the Public User Guide listed in the “Training Material” section above on this page for directions, tips and trick.

What is a “wildcard” and how can this help narrow the search criteria?
The CalTREES application has a wildcard character “%” (a percent sign) that can be used to assist with searching for plans. The wildcard takes the place of any other character or string of characters in the field (e.g., the name of a Region or County). The wildcard can be used multiple times in a search field to assist in narrowing down the search results.

Is there a dropdown list of Counties to help narrow my search?
Not currently within CalTREES, but the use of the “wildcard” feature and a three-letter identifier for each County is an option.  A list of all counties and their abbreviations is listed in the CalTREES Public user guide listed under the “Training Materials” above.  In the guide there are also other search techniques outlined.

Are timber harvest documents required to be submitted online though CalTREES?
Not at this time. CalTREES currently offers the functionality of most harvest documents to be submitted online.  Hard copy, and email submittals are still accepted by the Region offices but those methods generally take longer to process and increases the possibility of errors and mistakes at intake if not conducted through the online portal.

What are the benefits of submitting timber harvest documents online through CalTREES?
The system is designed to guide submitters by using updated timber harvesting forms indicating required fields and providing reminders about regulatory requirements. With electronic tracking there will be improved transparency and accountability of review timelines along with automated email notifications and two-way communication between the State and Plan submitters.  CalTREES aims to improve the efficiency of the collaborative review process with the ultimate goal of faster approvals and higher quality review of timber harvest documents. 

When a timber harvest document is submitted online, where is the data stored?
Weather submitted online, though email, or regular mail the data within the CalTREES database is stored in a secure Cloud based data center managed by California Natural Resources Agency. 

Will data be visible to the public if a partially-completed timber harvest document is saved in CalTREES?
No; when saving projects as a work in progress it will not be visible to the general public.  Only harvest documents that are officially submitted in CalTREES can be seen online.

How can a timber harvest document be tracked once submitted?
Create a free CalTREES account and log in at any time to see a harvest document status and all the associated records and files.  Additionally, there are several reports available on the reports page that summarize recent activity without having to log into the system. CalTREES Timber Harvesting Reports