Rim Fire Recovery

Rim Fire Recovery 

Reforestation Project and Memorial Trees in California

Sympathy Gifts That Live Forever

The 2013 Rim Fire was the largest recorded wildfire in the history of the Sierra Nevada. 257,314 acres of grass-oak woodlands, chaparral, Ponderosa Pine, and mixed conifer forests burned over the course of three months, with more than 90,000 acres being burned at a high severity. In all, 98% of the burn area was within the Tuolumne Watershed. To address this, a common-ground reforestation plan was adopted by the Stanislaus National Forest. This reforestation plan was designed to restore a forest mosaic to the landscape, creating habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring the continued existence of a vibrant and thriving landscape.

Located at: 37°50'53"N, 119°53'19"W

Trees Available

400,000

Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and Sugar pine.

Our Impact

On The Planet

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PROVIDE WATER 

More than 50% of U.S. drinking water comes from forests. Trees pull water out from the ground and release it back into the rivers and lakes. 

CLEAN AIR 

Trees have been dubbed the “lungs of the Earth” because they absorb pollutants and filter contaminants in the air. 

CREATE OXYGEN 

One large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to 4 people, while 2 ac. of forest provides enough for 500+ people each year. 

IMPROVE SOIL 

Trees break down organic matter then release nutrients back into the soil, which counteracts plants that take these nutrients out of the soil. 

PREVENT DISASTERS 

Tree root systems absorb water and stabilize soil, which help prevent erosion, flooding, and other natural disasters from happening. 

HELP WILDLIFE 

Trees are essential to wildlife and ecosystems. They provide food, protection, and homes for many birds and mammals. 

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