Brian Woodward

I am the Cooperative Extension Forest Advisor for Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties. I run a program of applied research and extension related to forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains guided by the needs of my community. I serve all forest managers, forest owners, and residents of my region seeking information related to forest management, forest health, forest ecology, and related topics.

I completed a PhD in Ecology from Colorado State University, where I studied the effects of mixed severity fire and other disturbances on coast redwood forest communities across California. I hold an MS in Forest Sciences where I studied spatial patterns and environmental factors contributing to bark beetle outbreaks. Previously, I have worked across western forest systems in roles related to ecology, forestry, conservation, and remote sensing.

Please reach out to me anytime with questions!