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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 14 – Conservation Camps

Revised May 25, 1993

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51130.2 Purpose

  • The purpose of the Correctional Conservation Camp Program shall be to promote the conservation of natural and human resources within the limits established by law, CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, and the operating procedures of cooperating agencies. The Conservation Camp Program shall cooperate with other State and local agencies in a joint operation.

  • Inmates may be assigned to perform public conservation projects including, but not limited to, the following:

    • Forest fire protection and control.

    • Forest and watershed management.

    • Recreational area development.

    • Fish and game management.

    • Soil conservation.

    • Forest watershed revegetation.