Our California Wildfire Response: Patio Guys & OneTreePlanted

For someone growing up in California, few words can evoke more fear and sadness than the word WILDFIRE. I personally have had a friend and a relative that have lost their entire homes, and almost their lives, to the horrid destruction of California wildfires. In this docuseries, our partners OneTreePlanted explore the causes of California wildfires and more importantly how the strategic tree planting efforts of Patio Guys and thousands of other Californians is allowing for a massive reforestation effort that will lead to healthier, more fire resistant forests for future generations. I encourage you to watch the series and consider supporting Patio Guys’ OneTreePlanted initiative by ordering a patio furniture refinish in the month of April. This initiative to plant a tree for every piece refinished in the month of April has already led to the planting of over 2000 trees both here in California and around the globe.

Episode 1 : The Challenge of California Wildfires

California’s devastating wildfires are not a fluke, they are a systemic problem. If we don’t do something to stop them, they will only get worse.

Episode 2: Why California has so many Fires

A matchbox we created? The true reason for California’s huge wildfires and what we can do to stop them.

Episode 3: California Fireline

A glimpse into the every increasing havoc of a California wildfire through the eyes of veteran first responder.

EPISODE 4: Prescribed Fire

Fighting fire with fire? How Californians are changing their forest management techniques for a better tomorrow.

Episode 5: Why Reforestation

Why is planting trees necessary when forests regrow naturally? Doesn’t planting more trees simply lead to more California wildfires in the future? How many planted saplings really survive? Find the answer to these questions and many more in this episode of the state of California.

Episode 6: The Future of California

Despite the horrors of the past few years, we CAN leave a safer, greener California for our children. Legislators and laymen alike are waking up to the harsh realities of California wildfire and LEARNING FROM THEM.

Want to learn more about the benefits of tree planting? Check out our blog on Why our Forests are so Important. We love hearing from our readers. Comment below with the name of someone you know who is aiding in the fight against California wildfires.