Turning wildfire risk into community action

Planning, engagement, and mapping support that helps residents and partners move from ideas to implementation.

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Based in Western North Carolina, working locally and nationwide.

Wooden Eye Resource Management supports communities, nonprofits, and agencies working to reduce wildfire risk and strengthen local capacity. My work focuses on practical planning, partner and resident engagement, and systems that help communities move from vision to action.

  • Community wildfire workshops & facilitation

  • Risk profiles, action plans, and implementation tracking

  • Home assessment training & mitigation workflows

  • GIS mapping, StoryMaps, and grant-ready visuals

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  • "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, former 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, former 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