Thankfully, Coldwater Canyon Park was not affected by the Studio City or Sunset fires and is now open upon approval from the City of Los Angeles. We look forward to welcoming you back when the time feels right. Please check the banner on our website for any updates.!

TreePeople Land Trust trails remain closed until evacuation orders are lifted. The fires did burn several land trust properties, but Cold Creek and its trail network have not been significantly impacted.

TreePeople has a rich history of restoration post-wildfires. You can read about our current projects here. From the "Forest Aid" conifer reforestation effort after the 2009 Station Fire, to the restoration of oak woodlands in the 2018 Woolsey fire, and to our current work in multiple fire scars, including Copper, Powerhouse, Lake, Sayre, Sand and Bobcat fires, our staff has built an extensive knowledge and experience, developing best management practices to ensure the most successful result. You can read about one of our current post-fire restoration projects that just started this year, here.

For safety and to allow the land time to heal, forest restoration work in burn areas won’t commence for several months. Once it’s safe, we will mobilize our dedicated volunteers to help bring life back to these areas. For now, we continue to offer volunteer opportunities to plant and care for trees in cities throughout the region as well as to restore wildlands damaged by past fires.

We are not air quality experts, but you can protect yourself by:

• Staying indoors with windows and doors closed.
• Using air purifiers or creating a DIY air filter using a box fan and HEPA filter.
• Wearing an N95 mask if you must go outside.
• Monitoring air quality using resources like AirNow.gov.

Home hardening and defensible space can increase your home’s resilience to wildfire. It’s not a wall of flame that most often ignites a home, but wind-blown embers that can travel several miles ahead of the fire front.

• Start with the home by retrofitting the structure to reduce susceptibility to ember intrusion.
• Remove all flammable materials within 5 feet of the structure. This can include trash cans, wood piles, chairs, ornamental plants, and more.
• Clear leaves, pine needles, and debris from gutters and around your home.
• Create defensible space around the structure consisting of irrigated, well-maintained vegetation that is appropriately spaced

For a detailed guide, visit https://defensiblespace.org/

• Create an evacuation plan and practice it with your family.
• Dry, windy weather greatly increases wildfire risk. If there is a red flag warning in your area, pay extra attention and be prepared to evacuate if needed.
• Download alert apps such as Watch Duty or PulsePoint
• Pack a go-bag for each family member.
• Learn more at CAL Fire’s ReadyforWildfire.org

Wildfires can lead to soil erosion, water contamination, habitat destruction, and poor air quality. To mitigate long-term effects, post-fire restoration efforts like planting trees, rebuilding natural habitats, and soil stabilization are essential.