Join a growing and dynamic company! We are looking for a well-rounded, organized, experienced, and friendly Office Manager to join our team and oversee the daily operation of our office. Start date: Oct/Nov, 2023 ABOUT RAIN SHADOW CONSULTINGBased on Orcas Island, Washington, Rain Shadow has been providing professional tree care, line clearance, forestry, consulting, and … Read more
A three-hour tree walk at Moran State Park with Carson Saturday, July 8, 2023, 9am-12pm Take a hike 400 years back in time and learn how some of the most amazing and majestic forests in Western Washington were formed. This walk will progress up Cold Springs for about 1.5 miles then back down. Bring extra … Read more
With the help of Rain Shadow staff, our friends and partners from the Northwest Natural Resources Group (NNRG) will be offering several webinars and workshops related to forest health and climate resilience for San Juans forests in September and October. These include: In addition, NNRG offers a variety of support for landowners, including free phone consultations and … Read more
While it’s no secret that we love trees here at Rain Shadow, several of us are almost equally enthusiastic about mountain biking. Earlier this year, Carson shared his expertise on local forest and fire ecology with writer Amanda Monthei during a ride at Moran State Park. You can find her article in Craft MTN Magazine, available … Read more
In this short video produced by filmmaker and videographer Michael Noonan for the San Juan Preservation Trust’s “Just a Moment” series, Carson talks about Velvet Top Fungus (Phaeolus schweinitzii) and its role in enhancing biodiversity and driving succession in our local forests. Check out the other videos in the San Juan Preservation Trust’s “Just a … Read more
Introducing Orcas Biomass Serving the San Juan Islands with all manner of wood products—from lumber and custom slab wood to chips to premium firewood and fenceposts—all from recycled, reclaimed, reused, and sustainable sources. Orcas Biomass, established in 2019, is Rain Shadow Consulting’s “sister company” and will serve Orcas Island and the San Juans by storing, … Read more
Rain Shadow Consulting is OPEN as an essential business In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Governor Jay Inslee has issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” executive order requiring all residents to stay home except as needed for essential activities or to work for an essential business. The State of Washington, along with our professional … Read more
Dear San Juans Forest Owners,The San Juan County Conservation District is in the process of applying for a 5-year regional Natural Resources Conservation Services grant that would develop a cost-share program for forestry conservation practices with landowners in San Juan County. The grant provides an opportunity to further ecological forestry management, reduce fire risk, improve stand resiliency, … Read more
San Juan Islands’ arborists and tree workers gathered for an aerial rescue training April 15, 2019 on Orcas. This was Rain Shadow Consulting’s second organized event, taking advantage of their newly acquired shop and future office space at 3456 Orcas Road. Instructors Dave Stice and Tyler Lyon came in from Ascension Group Northwest out of … Read more
Forest Management Solutions for the San Juans Wildfires are an inconvenience that those living along the West Coast have grown more accustomed to as the years progress. An unfortunate and unnecessary side effect of more than 100 years of forest mismanagement, according to local experts. “We need to do something about it,” Mike Ramsey, conservation … Read more