Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc. (MB&G)

🐟 A Century in the Making: Salmon Return to Oregon's Klamath Basin! 🐟 In a landmark achievement for restoration, fall-run Chinook salmon have reached Oregon's Klamath Basin for the first time since 1912! This incredible 230-mile journey from the Pacific was made possible by the recent removal of four Klamath River dams, marking a historic moment for conservation and the resilience of native fish species. https://lnkd.in/gdgfTqK8

As part of our partnership with the Global Consulting Alliance, MB&G helps create the Forest Sector Outlook with five other firms from around the world. This quarterly newsletter gives an economic update on the #forest sector worldwide. You can read the latest edition below or download directly here: https://lnkd.in/g5TpFHQq

🌲🌳 Happy National Forest Products Week! 🌳🌲 This week, we celebrate the incredible value of forests and the diverse products they provide, from the paper and wood in our daily lives to the countless jobs they support in sustainable industries. Forests are more than just a resource—they’re a renewable lifeline for our planet, filtering air, storing carbon, and providing habitats for wildlife. By promoting sustainable forest management and responsible product use, we can ensure these vital ecosystems thrive for generations to come. #NationalForestProductsWeek #Sustainability #Forestry https://lnkd.in/g8rh-xmm

One of our foresters had a very intense wildlife encounter last week. As they were going around to examine the fire scar on the base of an old growth Sequoia, they saw wolf tracks going into the base of the tree. They whistled to see if anything was inside and a wolf jumped out of the space only five feet from them and took off.

MB&G has been assembling the News For Family Forests Newsletter every month since 2017. The newsletter includes a market watch for housing, lumber and logs as well as industry news relevant to forestland owners. Read the latest edition below or download it here: https://lnkd.in/gp4rDuQc Please email marketing@masonbruce.com if you'd like to sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox.

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. Our team is currently working for a client to assess the condition of approximately 1,600 old growth giant sequoia in multiple groves on their lands. We are also assessing fuels conditions within the groves to help the client determine if future treatments, including prescribed burning, may be needed. Check out our full 2-page project sheet here to learn more about this work: https://lnkd.in/gFG9M_PN

It's Forest Stewardship Council's Forest Week, a global campaign held the last week of September. FSC Forest Week spotlights the importance of sustainable forest management. Forests are vital to life on Earth—they absorb carbon, purify the air, support biodiversity, and sustain millions of livelihoods. By supporting FSC-certified products, you contribute to the protection of these invaluable ecosystems and ensure they are managed in a way that respects both people and the planet. You can support Forest Week year round by: ✅ Choosing products with the FSC label. ✅ Advocating for sustainable forest management. ✅ Helping spread the word about the importance of conserving our forests.

🌍🌊 Sunday September 22nd is World Rivers Day! 🌊🌍 These beautiful waterways not only provide us with fresh water but also support rich ecosystems, economies, and cultures around the world. 💡 Fun Fact about the Columbia River: Did you know that the Columbia River Gorge is the only sea-level passage through the Cascade Mountain Range? It's a stunning 80-mile long canyon, home to 90 different waterfalls! A must-visit for nature lovers and adventurers alike. How are you celebrating your local rivers? #WorldRiversDay

Ever wonder about working forests? A working forest is a forest that is managed for economic and ecological purposes, while also being maintained for future productivity and health. Here just a few everyday things made possible by working forests.

This is neat! "The design of Pyri is based on pinecones from trees in wildfire-prone regions, where the heat of fires triggers seed release. Similarly, Pyri uses fire to activate its alert system. When a wildfire occurs, the heat melts Pyri’s wax shell, which then releases a saltwater solution. This solution, rich in electrolytes, activates the internal electronics of the device, sending out a radio frequency signal to nearby communities. This simple yet innovative approach allows Pyri to detect and communicate wildfire danger effectively, without relying on traditional sensors, cameras, or satellites."