Our Mission Tackling hazardous eucalyptus stands threatening our roads and community.

Project Scope

The Bolinas Eucalyptus Project (BEP) tackles a pressing issue in Bolinas, California. A large grove of eucalyptus trees near a major intersection (Mesa Road and Olema Bolinas Road) is declining rapidly, with aging giants falling at an alarming rate. This poses a significant safety hazard for residents and visitors, particularly along critical evacuation routes.

BEP aims to address this concern by removing these hazardous trees. The project's vision extends beyond immediate safety. By replanting the area with native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, BEP seeks to restore the ecological health of the site. This not only reduces fire risks associated with eucalyptus but also creates a haven for native wildlife,including pollinators like monarch butterflies. Long-term monitoring will ensure the success of the restored ecosystem, creating a healthier and safer Bolinas for all.

Project Goals

• Eliminate extensive safety hazards along roadways and pathways posed by the declining Eucalyptus grove, ensuring reliable and safe emergency access and evacuation routes for Bolinas.

• Enhance habitat for native wildlife, including pollinators, by establishing and maintaining appropriate ecosystems on the project site, and create a net benefit to regional monarch habitat.

• Reduce waste by upcycling lumber removed by the project.

• Remove the long-term financial burden to the community of maintaining a deteriorating Eucalyptus grove.

Enhancing Monarch Habitat

The project planting design will focus on enhancing habitat for migratory Monarchs and other pollinators by:

  • Including a diversity early spring, late fall and winter blooming nectar plants to create food supplies for monarchs during clustering and their southward migration.

  • Maximizing the square footage of pollinator targeted habitat.

Resource Upcycling

Wood harvested from removed Eucalyptus trees can be reused for:

  • Salmon Habitat Enhancement in Local Creeks

  • Dune and Beach Stabilization

  • Site Furnishings for the Project

  • Flooring (after milling)