Forest Restoration Following California Wildfire
Your purchase contributes to the recovery of one of California’s most ecologically important regions—the Sierra Nevada, devastated by the historic 2013 Rim Fire. In partnership with Veritree and trusted local experts, your support helps plant and monitor five trees as part of a multi-year restoration effort.
This project is rebuilding native forest cover across landscapes burned by wildfire, with a focus on planting fire-resilient species like Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, incense cedar, and sugar cedar. These trees support a broad array of wildlife and help reestablish the natural fire cycles that are essential for long-term ecosystem health.
In addition to enhancing carbon storage and biodiversity, replanting helps prevent these areas from being overtaken by invasive shrubs—reducing future fire risk and promoting a more resilient landscape.
What Your Support Means
- 5 trees planted and monitored using geospatial technology
- Supports post-fire recovery of the Sierra Nevada ecosystem
- Enhances habitat for iconic species like the California spotted owl and monarch butterfly
A Note on Carbon and Tree Planting
Trees play an important role in sequestering carbon, but this happens gradually over decades. In this project, each tree is estimated to sequester about 1.08 tonnes of CO₂ over its lifetime, if it survives and matures.
This is not a verified carbon offset (where carbon sequestration or avoidance has already been realized and verified). There are natural risks—including drought, pests, and wildfire—that can prevent a tree from reaching full carbon potential. Instead, this is a nature-positive action focused on restoring ecosystems and supporting long-term climate resilience, wildlife habitat, and healthy forests.
