California Forestry Association

A few weeks ago on April 23rd, we welcomed representatives from Collins Pine Company, Sierra Pacific Industries, W. M. Beaty & Associates Inc., and The California Forest Foundation to scout key locations for our upcoming May Legislative Tour 🌲 #Calforests #ForestManagement

The David A. Bischel Forestry Scholarship is still open! The application deadline has been extended to May 29, 2026! Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future. Apply by May 29, 2026 at calforests.org/bischel-forest… #Calforests #ForestryScholarship #ForestryStudents

Pacific Forest Trust in partnership with CAL FIRE, shares a behind-the-scenes look at prescribed burning on working timberlands🌲 See how prescribed fire is planned and implemented to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and support community safety! #CALFIRE

The U.S. Forest Service is turning forest biomass into electricity, powering communities, reducing wildfire risk, and supporting forest health ⚡🌲 Read more at fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f… #Bioenergy #CleanEnergy

Recently, Calforests was proud to welcome our newest member, Mendocino Companies! 🌲 #Calforests #MendocinoCompanies #SustainableForestry #CaliforniaForestry #RedwoodLumber #ForestManagement

The U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE have renewed their statewide wildfire response agreement, ensuring a faster, more coordinated response across California 🌲 Read more: kdrv.com/news/usda-fore… #WildfireResponse #CALFIRE #USForestService #PublicSafety #WildfirePrevention

For Calforests, every day is Earth Day 🌲 Committed to healthy forests today and for the future. Happy Earth Day from us to you! #EarthDay #Calforests #HealthyForests #Sustainability #California

Your last chance to register for FSI 2026 is TODAY! Don’t miss this opportunity for strategic dialogue, peer connection, and insight into the future of California forestry! 🔗 Learn more and register at calforests.org/fsi2026 #FSI2026 #CalForests #ForestInnovation

The David A. Bischel Forestry Scholarship is now open! This scholarship honors David Bischel’s lifelong dedication to active forest management, leadership, and sound forest practices in California. Apply by April 30, 2026 at calforests.org/bischel-forest… #Calforests

Thousands of acres of burned timber from the Dixie Fire is now being restored through a partnership between Sierra Pacific Industries and Calforests, setting the stage for planting next spring! Photo by Jonathan Fitch, Sierra Pacific Industries #Calforests #ForestRestoration

Cara Ward Mendoza has returned to Calforests as our full-time Operations Officer! We’re excited to have her back in this role as she brings her experience, care,and attention to our work!🌲 Thank you for being part of our community as we continue moving forward together!

FSI 2026 is approaching fast, now is the time to register! Join leaders from across California March 3-4, 2026, at the Forestry Strategies and Innovations Conference in Sacramento🌲🤝 🔗 Register and view the full schedule at calforests.org/fsi2026 #FSI2026 #CalForests

Last month, we welcomed a new group of Registered Professional Foresters who successfully passed the professional exam. This is no small feat! Congratulations to all who achieved this milestone. 🌲👏 #Calforests #ForestryProfession #ForestManagement #SustainableForestry

FSI 2026 is filling fast, and now is the time to register! 📅 Registration closes February 28, 2026 🏨 Limited hotel block available at the Kimpton Sawyer 🔗 Learn more and register at calforests.org/fsi2026

Foresters from Sierra Pacific Industries’ Tahoe District are out in the field before the sun comes up to maximize the number of seedlings replanted and the area covered 🌄🌲 Photo by Jame Wilmot, District Forester, Sierra Pacific Industries #Calforests #ForestManagement

Earlier this month, Rich Wade was recognized by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection for nearly 15 years of dedicated public service on the Board! Rich’s leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on California’s forest policy! 🌲 #Calforests #Leadership

Check out part 2 of our Myth vs Fact series here! Learn more about forestry workforce at caforestryworkforce.com Funding for this project was provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Business and Workforce Development Grants #Calforests #CFSJI

Forest management is complex, and it’s often misunderstood. Take a look through Part 1 of our Myth vs Fact series!🌲👷 Funding for this project was provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Business and Workforce Development Grants #CFSJI

Join us for 2 days of ideas, collaboration, and real solutions that strengthen forest health, wildfire resilience, workforce opportunities, and the communities that depend on our working forests at our annual Forestry Strategies and Innovations conference in Sacramento! 🌲 #FSI

Every tree a forester harvests or plants is a decision with purpose. It’s about more than the work at the moment, it’s about building healthier, safer forests that support communities and wildlife for years to come🌲 📸Joseph Lavelle, Sierra Pacific Industries #ForestManagement