On Aug. 6, Forester I Alex Stone joined Cal Fire’s Amador-El Dorado Unit. He serves as the Forest Practice Inspector for El Dorado County north of Highway 50. In this role, he works with Registered Professional Foresters, timber operators, and partner agencies to ensure timber harvesting complies with California’s Forest Practice Rules, protecting the state’s natural resources through responsible forest management.
Alex began his Cal Fire career in 2018. Prior to working in AEU, Alex was a Forest Practice Inspector in the Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit and worked in Cal Fire’s Wildfire Resilience Program where he assisted small landowners with private timberland management.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from Humboldt State University and is a Registered Professional Forester. Before joining Cal Fire, he worked in a variety of forestry roles, including private consulting, the U.S. Forest Service, and the timber industry.
Alex is a Situation Unit Leader on Cal Fire Incident Management Team 5, where he oversees the gathering and sharing of emergency incident data and intelligence.
Welcome to the team, Alex!