Our Sustainable Focus

At Rogue Evergreens, sustainability is more than a buzzword—it's the foundation of everything we do. Our connection to the forest goes beyond harvesting; it's about stewardship, respect, and reciprocity. Every tree and every bough we use is gathered with long-term forest health in mind.

We practice selective bough tipping, a method that ensures conifer branches are clipped in a way that supports the tree’s continued growth and vitality. Our harvesting is slow, intentional, and guided by traditional knowledge and ecological awareness. We never take more than a tree can give.

Much of our raw material comes from fuel reduction efforts—woodland management projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve forest resilience. By partnering with landowners, federal agencies (e.g., US Forest Service) and forestry professionals, we repurpose branches and timber that would otherwise be burned or left to rot. This allows us to create products that are not only fragrant and natural, but actively support healthier ecosystems.

We also make use of what others might call waste. Sawdust, chips, and slabwood from local sawmills—byproducts of small-scale lumber operations—are given new life through our distillation process. These overlooked materials still contain vibrant aromatic compounds, and we're proud to upcycle them into something beautiful.

Sustainability, for us, means using what’s already available, minimizing impact, and always giving back to the landscape that inspires us.