The Forest Foundation

Did you know out of California's 100 million acres almost 33 million are forested? Learn more about them at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/forestry/California_forests/

Catostrophic wildfires emit enormous amounts of carbon and pollute the air. Fuels reduction including sustainable forest management need to be part of the discussion. https://news.bloomberglaw.com//californias-2020-wildfire-e

This is a wonderful step in cooperatively working to come up with solutions to complex issues. Here's to real progress in 2021. Happy New Year!

One of our favorite forest products! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

We're often asked "how" wood is used in the 5000 products we use every day. Here's a great explanation of the food products. https://www.rayonier.com/stor/why-is-wood-in-so-many-foods/

To our many partners in education, both classroom and informal settings. Thanks for all you do!

Interesting article featuring the work of long-time (retired) TFF board member, John Mount and @Southern California Edison, showing how forest management, including prescribed burns, and logging saved the Shaver Lake area during recent fires. https://www.sacbee.com//califo/fires/article245842780.html

Hats off to the schools and teachers with the resources that have been created for home learning. This source has some great learning activities that focus on our favorite subject....trees! https://www.weareteachers.com/outdoor-science/

We often talk about how 5000 different products come from trees. Here is a look at the process by the Filson company. They have some other really fun eductional articles on their site while you're there: https://www.filson.com//field-no/the-lifecycle-of-timber/

https://www.redding.com//california-wildfire-m/5625891002/