At Viridian Ecosystems, we believe the future of climate resilience starts from the ground up, literally. Based in Bend, Oregon, we are a land management and climate advisory company working at the intersection of ecology, science, and finance. Our mission? To unlock the full potential of working lands as powerful tools for carbon storage, wildfire resilience, and ecological restoration.
Bend's renowned commitment to outdoor stewardship and climate-conscious leadership provides an ideal foundation for Viridian Ecosystems. From this vibrant home base, we extend our impact across Oregon and the broader American West, tackling diverse landscapes from Central Oregon's dry forests to rangelands and farms, and even engaging in projects as far-reaching as Africa.
What sets us apart is our ability to bridge worlds: we speak the language of land stewards (e.g. foresters and ranchers), landowners, scientists, investors, and policy makers. Our team brings decades of experience in range and forest management, carbon market development, wildfire risk modeling, and natural capital valuation. Whether we’re crafting a climate-smart management plan for a 40,000-acre ranch, building capacity in a supply chain for forest management or agroforestry, or evaluating carbon financing options, our work is grounded in rigorous science and built to last.
From our base in Bend, Viridian Ecosystems is uniquely positioned to lead the development of natural capital and restoration solutions for working landscapes. We believe that Western communities, particularly those with a strong connection to natural resources and the outdoors like Central Oregon, can be pioneers in demonstrating impactful land stewardship. Our approach transcends political divides, focusing instead on the tangible benefits of science-backed strategies for carbon sequestration, wildfire resilience, and ecological health. Additionally, we believe that this type of work is catalytic for investments in milling infrastructure, rural workforce development, and the wood economy.
We’re proud to be part of the Bend Climate Collective, a vibrant community that has many active and aspiring professionals and entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of climate-tech innovation. Through our collaboration with the emerging organization, we actively meet and discuss insights and the latest opportunities to develop technology, capacity, and supportive networks for regional and extra-regional climate initiatives. We’ve even hired and partnered out of the network developed by the Bend Climate Collective. We’re investing in Bend as a hub for a future where progress can be made at the intersection of commerce and ecology, and hope that others will see the opportunity to do the same.
Learn more about how Viridian Ecosystems is empowering climate resilience from the ground up, visit our website at viridian.eco or find us on LinkedIn.