Perpetuating sustainable, healthy, and diverse forests, woodlands and watersheds across the Sonoma County landscape.

We work to perpetuate sustainable, healthy, and diverse forests, woodlands and watersheds across the Sonoma County landscape, and to be a catalyst, source of information, and point of contact for forestland owners.

With so many people wanting a slice of Sonoma County heaven, the county has become one of the most highly parcelized counties in the state. The result is a divided forest landscape. Small sized ownerships mean that the historic uses of this …

If you own forestland in Sonoma County, even as little as one acre, you have the privilege of stewarding some of the most beautiful and biodiverse landscapes in the nation. From rolling Oak-woodlands to Redwood canyons, from mossy bay dells to gorgeous Douglas Fir stands.

We bring forestry and conservation expertise to provide education and resources to forest landowners with the goal of protecting and sustaining healthy forests, woodlands, and watersheds in Sonoma County.

Sonoma County Forest Conservation Working Group. Location. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation + Open Space District. 747 Mendocino Ave # 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Parking is available in the back of the building or on the street. Or Zoom Video Conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87022286598?pwd=eWJKVVhaeG5XR3dSWi9RQlhKTXRlZz09

Let’s get the right tools in the hands of forest landowners so we can all manage the woods well.

Let’s get the right tools in the hands of forest landowners so we can all manage the woods well.

Sonoma County. The Sonoma Veg Map provides free fine scale datasets including countywide LiDAR data, orthophotography, vegetation and habitat maps.

Any member of the public can join the Forest Working Group. It is meant to be an open-access resource to all. There is no cost to join the network, and members are all volunteers (except for one paid coordinator).