Blue Forest

Today, we are pleased to unveil our 2024-2029 strategic plan setting the course for the future of Blue Forest! ✨ When Blue Forest was founded almost ten years ago, we aimed to utilize conservation finance to address the urgent challenges of catastrophic wildfire and climate change. As we approach a decade of impact, we are committed to building upon our successes and paving the way for future advancements. Informed by insights from our partners, stakeholders, and team members, we have outlined the Strategic Pillars that will guide our work over the next five years. While our priority continues to be wildfire risk reduction in the Western U.S., we are starting to grow our work on broader forest and watershed health in the Western U.S., and other ecosystems and geographies. We remain steadfast in continuing to utilize science + finance + collaboration to restore critical landscapes. Why? Because landscape restoration needs to happen now.  Dive into our strategic plan to discover the path we are forging ahead. Thank you for being a part of our journey! 💚🌲 https://lnkd.in/gXZ9xNKY

📣 Join our team! Help us tell impactful stories, execute communications strategy, and amplify our work. We are hiring a Storytelling and Communications Development (Senior) Associate to join our mission-driven organization, working to mitigate wildfire risk and create more resilient landscapes. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gqx-9mSb Salary Range: Associate: $68K - $72K, Senior Associate: $73K - $79K Preferred Application Deadline: August 21st, 2024

Catastrophic wildfires can cost a lot. They can cost people their homes, their livelihoods, their health, their access to water and recreation, and more. Many of these impacts are priceless, but according to IMPLAN—an economic and software analysis tool used by the USDA Forest Service and other large institutions—the costs could add up to $89 billion in lost economic output across the U.S. Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/gPYBdGVj

📣 Join our team! Help us tell impactful stories, execute communications strategy, and amplify our work. We are hiring a Storytelling and Communications Development (Senior) Associate to join our mission-driven organization, working to mitigate wildfire risk and create more resilient landscapes. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gqx-9mSb Salary Range: Associate: $68K - $72K, Senior Associate: $73K - $79K Preferred Application Deadline: August 21st, 2024

⛰️We are hiring! Join our team as a Project Development Manager to lead the development and coordination of our conservation finance efforts across California. Working with us, you will help mitigate wildfire risk and shape a more resilient future. Click on the link below to learn about our new positions. Salary Range: $95k-$105K  Preferred Application deadline Aug 23 https://lnkd.in/gnKhrjDi #GreenCareers #Hiring #JoinUs

“It's the people and our shared goals that make my role truly rewarding.” – Director of Operations, Christian Bruce From project management to internal communications, Christian’s role involves overseeing a variety of critical functions to ensure our organization operates smoothly and efficiently. Chrisitan helps foster collaboration, facilitate cross-functional decision making and projects, leads our company-wide meetings, and most importantly keeps us all on track. The breadth and depth of his skillsets never ceases to amaze us! In project logistics, his work involves coordinating resources, personnel, and information to optimize mission delivery. He’s the head of our IT systems, oversees special projects, manages cross-functional initiatives, and supports the piloting of new ideas to keep innovation alive within Blue Forest. Christian shares that his favorite part of the job is the people-centric culture that influences every aspect of our work. “I love collaborating with a dedicated team that shares a deep commitment to bettering our world. This makes every project and task so meaningful. Being able to contribute to such a passionate and driven team is incredibly fulfilling.” Thanks for all that you do, Christian – you are instrumental to our team!

Last week, members of our team joined Lomakatsi Restoration Project and embarked on a deeply inspiring visit on the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Oregon. The group learned about the important work happening on the Forest to mitigate wildfire risk in the area, saw active project sites where Lomakatsi’s Inter-Tribal crew is hand-cutting and piling, and watched the Burnbot in action in the Sand Creek Project area. A highlight of the visit was witnessing the deep connection and commitment from members of Lomakatsi’s Tribal Youth Ecological Forestry Training Program to support ecosystem and ecocultural restoration of the Chiloquin Trust Lands, a property held and stewarded by the family of Klamath Tribal member Edison Chiloquin. Edison's granddaughter, Monica, hosted the group and shared how Lomakatsi crews supported the restoration of their property. We want to offer our sincere gratitude to the USDA Forest Service Fremont-Winema National Forest, Lomakatsi Restoration Project, QBE North America, BurnBot, Inc., and the Chiloquin Trust Lands for an impactful experience. We look forward to strengthening these partnerships through continued collaboration.

In May 2024, Project Manager Kelsee Taylor had the opportunity to join the Oregon Chapter of the Society of American Foresters’ annual conference in Ashland, Oregon. The highlight was spending a day in the field learning about one of the most pressing issues for southern Oregon forests: the Douglas fir decline spiral or “Firmageddon.” The group learned from researchers, foresters, tree pathologists, and entomologists what might be causing this mass tree mortality event and what actions local experts are taking to conserve and restore healthy tree stands. In our June Science Corner, she shares more about the experience and the planned proactive land management solutions that are starting to be implemented. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g8apGKif

Are you passionate about conservation finance and utility engagement? We're hiring a Utility and Corporate Engagement Senior Manager/Director! 🌲💼 You'll spearhead our beneficiary engagement strategy in this pivotal position across our conservation finance project portfolio. You'll cultivate lasting relationships with utilities, private companies, and government entities to promote nature-based solutions that enhance ecosystem resilience. Salary: $114,000–$150,000, DOE Priority application deadline: 8/2/2024 Preferred start date: September 16, 2024 If you have experience building strong relationships with utilities and private companies, and a knack for aligning their sustainability and resiliency goals with nature-based solutions, apply today at the link below! ✅ https://lnkd.in/gmw_eu9E #Hiring #GreenCareers #CareerOpportunity #EnvironmentalLeadership

🔥 Tune in for a fiery conversation on wildfire prevention! 🔥 CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer Chief Risk Officer, Jeff Huebner and our co-founder and CEO Zach Knight join host O.P. Almaraz in the latest episode of "All Things Wildfire," to discuss innovative strategies and dynamic partnerships that can save our forests and communities. Discover how CSAA and Blue Forest are joining forces to create impactful solutions in wildfire prevention through innovative financial and ecological strategies including the California Wildfire Innovation Fund. Listen below! 🎧 #WildfirePrevention #InnovativePartnerships #ForestRestoration https://lnkd.in/gAj8mxgT