OUR STORY
Rooted in Experience. Built on Trust.
A Family Business,
Grounded in the Land
CopperWood is a family-run forestry operations and land management company based in Humboldt County, California. We serve private landowners, contractors, and agencies across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest—offering safe, professional solutions for managing land, trees, and timber. Every job is different, but our commitment stays the same: honest work, done right.
A Career Built in the Woods
Founder Ronald Ross became a timber faller young—just 18—hauling saws and gear that nearly outweighed him. What he lacked in size, he made up for with grit. Over the years, he built a reputation for skill, speed, and a readiness to take on tough, technical jobs. His work with Columbia Helicopters took him from the Pacific Northwest to Alaska and Texas, clearing blowdown after hurricanes and logging by helicopter in some of the hardest terrain in the country.
DO IT RIGHT. BE SAFE. NO EXCUSES.
A Philosophy That Guides Us
Ron’s time in the field shaped the way we work today. We don’t cut corners. We show up prepared. And we take pride in doing the job right the first time—safely, skillfully, and with respect for the land.
We’re proud to serve our home in Humboldt County and beyond, and we bring that pride to everything we do.
What We Do
CopperWood offers a full range of forestry operations and land management services—from timber falling and small-scale logging to defensible space clearing, forestry mulching, and custom on-site milling. We work with private landowners, fire safe councils, government agencies, and industry professionals across the region to deliver practical, high-quality results tailored to every property.
Certified, Insured & Ready for the Job
We’re a Licensed Timber Operator (LTO), fully insured, and certified to work in both public and private sectors. CopperWood is a VIPR-approved contractor for the U.S. Forest Service and meets all CalFire and USFS standards for safety and PPE. We are trained, fire-certified, and ready for high-risk environments.
We Treat Every Job Like It’s Our Own
To us, land work is personal. Whether we’re removing a few hazard trees or managing a harvest, we treat every property with care and responsibility—just like we would our own. From the first site visit to the final cleanup, we’re committed to delivering work that lasts—and earning your trust along the way.
Ready to put our experience to work?
Whether you’re clearing a few hazard trees or planning a small harvest, we bring 20+ years of hands-on experience to help you manage your land with care, safety, and integrity. Explore our services.
