Oregon Arborist Matt Sanchez Evaluates Forest Fire Damage - RITR Field Portrait #1

Forest fires claim so much more than human property; they destroy centuries of natural history. Wildlife is left without a home. Trees that have survived generations of humanity are lost. All of this damage can be caused by even a single, unfortunate flick of a cigarette. Arborist Matt Sanchez understands trees better than most. He’s dedicated his education and career to their study, and he spends his work day among them. He studies them, he cares for them, and he works to secure their future. We dro