Usal Redwood Forest LLC is a subsidiary of the Redwood Forest Foundation, dedicated to managing forestlands in the Redwood Region for the benefit of local communities. With a vision to establish community-based forests that promote biodiversity and economic vitality, Usal Redwood Forest focuses on acquiring, protecting, restoring, and managing forest resources in the northwestern corner of Mendocino County. Once dominated by second-growth Douglas fir and tanoak, the forest is being restored through sustainable harvesting practices and the planting of redwoods to enhance carbon storage and support the local economy.
With a history rooted in industrially managed timberland, the Usal Redwood Forest Property has undergone ownership changes over the years, including companies like Simpson Timber, Union Lumber, and Georgia Pacific. Prior to the implementation of the Forest Practices Act in 1974, the area saw diameter limit harvesting to reduce tax liabilities. Today, Usal Redwood Forest is committed to ecological sustainability, economic growth, and social equity, working towards a future where the forest serves as critical habitat for increased biodiversity and a source of long-term benefits for the surrounding communities.
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