We believe firmly that competitive wages, along with in-depth training, guarantee that we keep the right people on our team – thus insuring all of our projects are successful, timely, efficient, and injury free.
We are proud of the close relationships we have built with state an county officials, and with various professionals in the field, including our partnerships with California MI-Wuk Indians and Mach 8 Biological.
Timothy Matthews is an entrepreneur and environmental innovator with extensive experience in sustainable land and forest management across California. Having founded and led multiple companies from the ground up, Timothy has developed new, effective approaches to wildfire prevention, land restoration, and biomass utilization.His work spans slash-and-burn, mechanical mastication, hand fuel reduction, and grazing-based vegetation management using goats and sheep. By integrating these methods with composting, biochar production, and biofuel generation, he’s helped transform excess biomass into valuable soil and energy resources — offering long-term solutions to wildfire fuel buildup.
Inspired by his firsthand experience with wildfire devastation in 2015, Timothy founded the California Forestry Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to creating fire-resilient landscapes and sustainable land-use practices. He holds a C-49 Tree and Palm Removal license and is pursuing ISA and Master Logger certifications to further strengthen his credentials.
With strong partnerships across state and county agencies, Timothy continues to champion innovation in land stewardship, community safety, and environmental resilience throughout California and beyond.
Adam Lewis is currently the tribal chairman of the Calaveras Band of Mi-Wuk Indians. He brings traditional indigenous cultural practices, handed down through millenia, to his leadership role in California Forestry Alliance (CFA).
Timothy Matthews is an entrepreneur and environmental innovator with extensive experience in sustainable land and forest management across California. Having founded and led multiple companies from the ground up, Timothy has developed new, effective approaches to wildfire prevention, land restoration, and biomass utilization.His work spans slash-and-burn, mechanical mastication, hand fuel reduction, and grazing-based vegetation management using goats and sheep. By integrating these methods with composting, biochar production, and biofuel generation, he’s helped transform excess biomass into valuable soil and energy resources — offering long-term solutions to wildfire fuel buildup.
Inspired by his firsthand experience with wildfire devastation in 2015, Timothy founded the California Forestry Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to creating fire-resilient landscapes and sustainable land-use practices. He holds a C-49 Tree and Palm Removal license and is pursuing ISA and Master Logger certifications to further strengthen his credentials.
With strong partnerships across state and county agencies, Timothy continues to champion innovation in land stewardship, community safety, and environmental resilience throughout California and beyond.
Alex Mach is the owner of Mach 8 Biological with over 10 years of experience in designing and conducting hazardous fuel reduction projects, pre-construction environmental surveys for threatened and endangered species, monitoring environmental compliance of construction activities, and implementing avoidance/mitigation measures in sensitive habitats.
Sean Martin is a Registered Professional Forester (#3231) with over 15 years of experience in forestry, heavy equipment operation, ecological restoration, invasive species survey and control, and wildland fire.
