About the Project
Giant sequoia can live millennia, surviving repeat fires and periods of drought. However, recent fire and drought conditions in the southern Sierra Nevada have stressed sequoia in some groves.
Mason, Bruce & Girard (MB&G) is working for a client to assess the condition of approximately 1,600 old growth giant sequoia in multiple groves on their lands. MB&G is also assessing fuels conditions within the groves to help the client determine if future treatments, including prescribed burning, may be needed.
What are we measuring?
What we’re looking for
Conclusion
The giant sequoia is a fire adapted species historically thought to be near fire-proof due to its extremely thick bark. After years of historic drought and increasing fire intensities, these giants’ resiliency is being tested and this project aims to collect the data that will aid in a better understanding of the species limitations and what can be done to preserve them.
Field days often reveal more than what’s on the map. Recently, our foresters wrapped up a timber check cruise on scattered parcels in SW Oregon. Our role was to audit contractor cruise data and revisit plots to identify any potential discrepancies.
READ MOREMB&G’s Business Development Manager, Christopher Shull, will be at the Oregon APWA Spring Conference this week in Seaside, Oregon. This premier event brings together public works leaders, industry experts, and exhibitors for an engaging lineup of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall featuring the latest innovations in public works. Read more about it here: https://oregon.apwa.org/event/2026-spring-chapter-conference/
READ MOREMB&G’s Director of Technical Services, Mike Buffo, will be at ‘Mapping The Course’ next week as part of the Oregon Forest Resources Institute Workforce Summit and Western Forestry & Conservation Association. Mike will be giving a talk about the Timber Market Outlook at 1pm on May 12th. Find out more about this event here: https://lnkd.in/gpb2t-9N
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