As the only acoustical pod manufacturer on the market to be dedicated to sustainability and reducing environmental impact, Framery Southern California was happy to support a great organization like TreePeople in restoring and protecting the Angeles National Forest that was damaged in the many fires this year.  This is a great matching gift effort that can have enormous impact in restoration and protection of the beautiful landscapes & habitats that have been lost. 

You may wonder what goes into such efforts...Read below about how your donation is used :

TreePeople’s “deep restoration” of mountain forests involves:

1. Clearing of Invasive Species – Invasive plants often outgrow natives, especially in disrupted areas, like those stripped by intense fires. Many of the most aggressive species aren’t prepared for California’s hot, dry seasons, and after growing abundantly in wet months, they die and dry out...leaving flash fuels and other flammable remains prone to burn and intensify future wildfires.
2. Localized Seed Collection – We harvest seeds from as close to the restoration sites as possible. This ensures that the plants will be adapted for the specific environment, while also preserving biodiversity as much as possible.
3. Seed Propagation – Once collected, seeds are prepared and planted in our nursery. TreePeople is developing a new state-of-the-art nursery, which will be pathogen free.
4. Planting – We then use the healthy saplings raised in TreePeople’s nursery to plant in the restoration area. Native trees as well as other plants are important to establish a healthy foundation for the revived forest.
5. Plant Care – Planting isn’t the end of involvement: we return with volunteer teams to water, weed around saplings, and ensure that new plants mature enough so that they can propagate the next generation.

Your next question may be, Why should I care to donate? Here's why:

Benefits of forest restoration:

1. Fire Resilience – Native plants have evolved for the specific climate of the area. They can handle the seasons and drought cycle, and when fires happen they can be milder and actually restorative for the ecosystem – unlike the intense and destructive wildfires that we see around the state currently.
2. Greenhouse Gas Reduction – Healthy forests pull carbon and pollutants out of the atmosphere and store them, helping to slow climate change. Much of the work happens below ground: as root systems develop and soil health improves from the scarring of fire, microbes help create a “carbon sponge” under the surface.
3. Ecosystem Health – Native species survive, preserving biodiversity and providing habitat for wildlife. Local fauna benefit from increased food, shelter, safe passageways, and mating opportunities.
4. Water Management and Watershed Health – Forest restoration isn’t just plants: we pay attention to the landscape, working to make sure water can be slowed and absorbed into the soil and nourish plants – as it would have in healthy, native forests. The forest then helps cool the region through evapotranspiration and evaporation. As water slows and permeates the ground, it can help restore aquifers and waterways, providing stable water supplies for humans as well as the forest ecosystem.

We hope you will join Framery in donating this year before December 31st during this matching gift initiative! Happy Holidays!