Fostering relationships and developing strategies to elevate community fire adaptation and resilience.

Living with Fire

Jen Gustafson, owner of Wooden Eye, is a Community Fire Adaptation Professional dedicated to implementing best practices in wildfire planning, fostering coordination and action to build lasting community resiliency.

Wooden Eye Services

Community Support

Technical Assistance

Consulting

  • "Jen of Wooden Eye is a wonderful collaborator and community organizer. Whether it be putting together a brochure on wildfire preparedness or leading a group of 30+ people on a community work day, the care she brings to each project is contagious and inspires change."

    Dakota Wagner, Southeast Program Manger, Forest Stewards Guild

  • "If you're looking for someone who combines exceptional skills, innovative thinking, and a collaborative nature, Jen Gustafson is the ideal choice. Her contributions will undoubtedly make a significant impact on any project she takes on."

    Jonathan Bruno, CEO, Coalitions and Collaboratives Inc.

  • "Her ability to develop relationships with Firewise USA resident leaders and other community members drive on-the-ground successes in the communities in which she works."

    Wesley Sketo, Wildfire Mitigation Forester, NC Forest Service

  • "Jen Gustafson is an excellent planner, facilitator, and most importantly listener. She is able to identify individual or project needs and chart a well thought out plan forward. She has successfully worked with numerous communities, partnerships, and colleagues to positively impact improving wildfire resiliency across the United States. Jen's talent working with people is exemplary."

    Jonathan Hartsell, Executive Director, Blue Ridge RC&D

  • "Jen Haas Gustafson is a true Rock Star in our world of wildfire education, prevention, and community involvement. When it comes to getting things done, Jen excels, and the quality of her work is always first class."

    Frank Riley, Executive Director, Chestatee Chattahoochee RC&D Council