Sonoma County’s forests are in crisis. They are overcrowded, stressed by drought and disease, and increasingly at risk of catastrophic wildfire. Proactive, environmentally-responsible management, such as the careful thinning of smaller trees, is needed to reduce fire risk and improve forest health to return our forests to the diverse, fire-adapted state they once were.

When forests are thinned for forest health and community safety, or natural disasters occur, large volumes of wood are oftentimes generated that usually get burned, chipped, or hauled to the dump. These practices waste a potentially valuable local resource that can have higher and better uses. Additionally, if recovery and utilization are realized, the value of this wood could be used to help offset the costs of caring for our forests for generations to come. 

There is a better way. We believe in a circular forest stewardship economy, one that restores forest health, improves water quality and quantity, reduces wildfire risk, creates good local jobs, and keeps value in our region.

What We Stand For:

Healthy, Actively Cared-For Forests
Proactive stewardship, including thinning, restoration, and fuel reduction, to strengthen forest resilience.

Responsible Use of Forest Materials
Putting wood that must be removed to productive use instead of burning, chipping, or dumping..

Local Jobs and Workforce Pathways
Creating stable, family-wage jobs in forestry, restoration, and wood products.

Thriving Ecosystems

 Managing forests to improve biodiversity, water, soil, and wildlife habitat.

Safe and Resilient Communities
Reducing wildfire risk, improving air quality, and protecting homes and infrastructure.

Our Call to Action:

We call on Sonoma County leaders, agencies, and organizations to work with Regenerative Forest Solutions and our partners to:

• Invest in forest health practices that improve our forests and watersheds

• Finance wood-utilization infrastructure

• Support workforce development and local businesses in the forestry, wildfire mitigation and wood products sectors

• Remove regulatory and permitting barriers

• Work with us to build a regional, more circular, forest stewardship economy