Sempervirens Fund

Our Commitment to People and Equity

We believe redwoods and their interconnected ecosystems should be accessible to all people. We acknowledge historical and systemic inequities–including the forcible removal of Indigenous Peoples from the lands we protect and the historic, systemic exclusion of people of color from land ownership. We envision a day when public spaces feel welcoming and safe for everyone. We align our actions to our commitments by reimagining power structures–ensuring that our leadership is diverse and reflective of the communities we serve. We hire and cultivate people with deep commitments to equity and justice, and we engage the communities most impacted by our decisions in the decision-making process. We are building a comprehensive strategy to bring the organization's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) to life.

About Sempervirens Fund

Sempervirens Fund is California's first land trust. Our community is passionate about protecting and permanently preserving redwood forests in the Santa Cruz mountains and promoting safe, welcome, and inclusive access to parks and public lands. We believe the Santa Cruz mountain region's habitats, waterways, and resiliency are at risk without healthy, connected coast redwood forests. We protect redwood forests in the Amah Mutsun and Muwekma Ohlone Territories. If you believe this too and are motivated to bring a community together around this critical and shared vision, we have the right role for you in our dynamic, collegial, fun, and growing team.