Research, education and engagement for more resilient landscapes and communities.
RFS works to implement solutions that increase regenerative forestry and land stewardship practices.
Where we work >>
Our programs and research are focused on the North Coast of California with statewide-level coordination and collaboration.
Who we are >>
How to engage >>
There are many ways to engage with us. Share our resources, attend an event, or consider donating to amplify our shared impact.
We are a dedicated team of professionals working to implement solutions required to enable a thriving future. Alongside our partners, we work to multiply positive social, ecological and economic solutions that increase forest health and community resilience.
Our collaborative projects seek to create impact across the following focus areas:
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FOREST STEWARDSHIP
We work to share best practices and resources for those actively stewarding forested lands.
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EDUCATION
Our collaborative approaches engage regional and statewide organizations and agencies to increase restoration practices through outreach, education and engagement.
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WOOD PRODUCTS
We research, pilot and implement projects that increase the utilization of wood that would otherwise be chipped, piled or burned.
Featured Project
Introducing Timbershed, a community-scale, wood products and mass timber manufacturing facility in Sonoma County.
In collaboration with public and private entities, Regenerative Forest Solutions is working to realize Timbershed at an existing sawmill site. The project is working to become part of the solution to increase forest health and prevent wildfire risk.
Latest Publication
From RFS’s Sonoma County Wood Recovery & Utilization Project, our recently published report assessed opportunities to increase forest restoration practices through wood recovery and utilization in Sonoma County, CA.
Focus Area: Wood Products
Healthy forests are key for well-functioning watersheds, biodiversity, good air quality, fire resilience, and more. We’re exploring regional infrastructure needs that will enable more regenerative forest stewardship.
Bay Nature Magazine (link on the right), outlines a few challenges toward increasing forest stewardship and wood utilization on public and private lands.
