Redwood Roundtable with Bea Olivia - February 2026

Bea Olivia is an environmental scientist with a background in forestry research, field data collection, and community engagement. She recently graduated from UW with her master’s thesis on assisted migration of coast redwoods to Washington state. Her research highlights the strong potential for establishment in inland Washington under current environmental conditions, with results comparable to native species. Bea suggests that drought stress alone is unlikely to be a major barrier to successful redwood establishment, and highlights important management considerations for maximizing establishment success. Participants discuss broader implications of redwood planting in the Pacific Northwest, including forest diversity, climate adaptation, and potential ecological impacts.