California Women in Timber is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization committed to sustainable forestry and natural resource management. We are dedicated to educational outreach, professional development, and legislation in our local communities and throughout the State.

Upcoming events

  • North Coast Chapter Fall Fundraiser

    11.22 5:30-10:30PM

    Please join us for our annual Fall Fundraiser! There will be live music, a raffle, live and silent auction, a Saloon featuring local spirits, and so much more!

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  • 2024 California Women in Timber Annual Meeting

    11.23 9:30AM-7:00PM

    Please join us for another excellent CWIT Annual Meeting! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Doors will Open at 9:30 and we will begin our business meeting at 10:00am. There will be guest speakers, lunch (provided), and a field tour of an Oak Woodland Restoration project near Berry Summit. If time allows, we may also look at a prescribed burn within the same area. There will be an optional social meet up/drinks after the field tour at The Logger Bar.

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California Women in Timber (CWIT) contributes to economic stability and forest health in rural communities by:

  • Educating Californians about the benefits of sustainable forest management

  • Promoting diverse career opportunities and professional development

  • Supporting legislation that promotes the forest products industry and natural resource management

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Embracing each individual’s experiences and diverse perspectives builds stronger communities. California Women in Timber was organized in 1976 as an advocate for the local forest products and natural resources industries. Diversity and inclusion are foundational to our identity, culture, and history. We are committed to continuing these traditions through equitable and accessible educational outreach, professional development, and legislation in our local communities and throughout the State of California.

You may also renew by copy and pasting this website in a new window: https://california-women-in-timber.square.site/

Membership benefits include:

  • Local Chapter participation (access to all monthly meetings, events, & communications)

  • State Board participation (access to all quarterly meetings, events, & communications)

  • Subscription to the CWIT Communicator newsletter (every copy includes a list of business members and logos)

  • Invitation to the Annual CWIT Meeting of Membership.

  • Access to CWIT's Natural Resource Job Announcements (optional) - send and receive a wide variety of natural resource job announcements.

  • Stay informed on policy issues with Daily Clips Email Updates (California Forestry Association's Forestry News)

JOIN US!

Sign up today for a 2023-2024 Annual Membership! Memberships are available to all whose livelihood is directly or indirectly related to the forest products industry, as well as those who support our views and goals.

Annual Rates

  • Student Member: $10

  • Individual Membership: $50

  • Associate/Business Member: $100+

Members, look forward to 2025 membership renewal!

Details on 2025 membership renewal will be announced December, 2024.

Note: If you already for membership in 2023, your membership is valid through January 31st, 2025. Bylaw changes approved at the 2022 Annual Meeting raised the price of dues. Membership fees are not prorated if paid late.

Congratulations to all of our 2024 scholarship recipients!!

North Coast Chapter Scholarship Program

2024 Scholarship recipients proudly hold up their awards at the North Coast Chapter’s Annual Scholarship Banquet Pictured from top left to right are: Nia Tikoo,Allee Fletcher, Valerie Elder, Mersadies Campbell, Sarah McGee, Katherine Rynearson, Samantha Hayman, Cassandra Renteria, Agapito Perez, Brita Goldstein, Dinisse Hernandez-Garcia, Regan Russ, Alexandra Morris.

Shasta Cascade Chapter Scholarship Program

The Shasta Cascade Chapter, based in Shasta County, awarded $4,000 to college students in two scholarships programs:

2024 Education Scholarship:

  1. Ethan Caeton

  2. Jacey Pickett

  3. Abigail Rummage

  4. Sloan Farinha

2024 Gear Up Scholarship:

  1. Ella Bracchi

Congratulations to the recipients!

For more information, contact info@scwomenintimber.org

In May, the North Coast Chapter, based in Humboldt County, awarded $12,500 in scholarship awards to nine local high school seniors and California college students who are pursuing education and careers in natural resources-related fields. Congratulations to the recipients!

  1. Denisse Hernandez-Garcia

  2. Agapito Perez

  3. Rebecca Circe

  4. Rhiannon Lopez

  5. Elizabeth Meisman

  6. Alexandra Morris

  7. Levi Dixon

  8. Regan Russ

  9. Trent Titus

The 2025 NCCWIT scholarship will be live in early 2025, stay tuned! Follow us on Instagram for announcements @ca_womenintimber

Questions about the North Coast CWIT Scholarship? Email us at northcoastcwit@gmail.com