Redwood Forestry Then and Now
It’s hard to imagine the California of the 1940s. Even though European and American settlers had been in the area for hundreds of years at that point, much of the natural beauty of the land was still untouched and pristine. To those emigrating from the still beautiful but much less ancient forests east of the … Redwood Forestry Then and Now
A Beginner’s Guide to Restoration Forestry
A term you will hear a lot at Forever Redwood is restoration forestry. For most people, this a completely new, unfamiliar term. Yet this practice is the cornerstone of Forever Redwood’s mission and purpose. More than just keeping the status quo, restoration forestry makes a meaningful effort not merely to maintain, but to heal our … A Beginner’s Guide to Restoration Forestry
To Cool the Planet, Restoration Forestry Must Be Part of the Solution
A Statement on the COP21 U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris, France by Raul F. Hernandez, Founder & CEO of ForeverRedwood.com and Old-Growth Again Restoration Forestry, Inc. As world leaders, scientists, policy makers, and environmental activists gather in Paris to craft a binding agreement to address the climate crisis on a planetary scale, it will … To Cool the Planet, Restoration Forestry Must Be Part of the Solution
Redwood parks close road to deter burl poachers
Associated Press | 6:25 pm, Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Wildlife biologist Terry Hines stands next to an old-growth redwood with a huge burl cut off. Photo: Laura Denny, Associated Press Authorities say unemployment and drug addiction have spurred an increase in the destructive practice of cutting off the knobby growths at the base of ancient … Redwood parks close road to deter burl poachers
The Not-So-Green Gospel of Teak
I ran across a disclaimer from an online teak reseller last week. It got me thinking about teak and the tree farms it comes from. The disclaimer highlights some disadvantages of owning plantation-grown teak products. Keep in mind, this is marketing copy to entice you to buy Teak furniture! All new teak wood will undergo … The Not-So-Green Gospel of Teak
The Truth About Sustainable Forestry
“Sustainable Forestry” is primarily green marketing. It’s unfortunate, it’s sad, but in my humble (and experienced) opinion, it’s truly the case. In September, 2009, the New York Times ran an interesting article: Environmental Groups Spar Over Certifications of Wood and Paper Products that shows how and why this is true. I have been involved in … The Truth About Sustainable Forestry
Ecoforestry in a 2nd Growth Forest
Ed Homer, a filmmaker and supporter of restoration forestry, sent us a link to one of his recent videos: The video shows a great example of the best of what the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has to offer. Most FSC-certified forests have lower standards than those of the gentlemen’s lands in the video. (Merve Wilkensen, … Ecoforestry in a 2nd Growth Forest
Ground Zero In Timber Wars Shows Signs of Peace
An article published this week in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat details a level headed approach to forestry. The details mentioned are a close reproduction of the practices Old-Growth Again uses to begin the restoration process of cut-over lands. It’s heartening to see this becoming more generally practiced and other restoration outfits popping up around … Ground Zero In Timber Wars Shows Signs of Peace
Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming
This article is shared courtesy of ARA Content. How A Forest Products Company is Making a Real Environmental Impact (ARA) – With the growing popularity of green building practices, more companies are incorporating environmental and sustainability policies. These are all positive steps toward reducing the impact of global warming and caring for our earth. But … Redecorate Your Yard and Help Reverse Global Warming
Where did all the timber workers go?
Throughout recorded history, forestry has usually been practiced in extremes. Rarely is it a level-headed conservative approach. Through the first 6,000 years of recorded history, humans mostly just mowed down forests around them to create living and agricultural grounds. In the past couple hundred years, some level headedness has been introduced. First in the mountains … Where did all the timber workers go?
