What is Chase Forest?

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Chase Forest was founded by husbands Josh and Alex Chase, as a personal commitment to help restore Oregon’s forests after the devastation left by the Bootleg Fire. What began as a simple act of planting trees quickly grew into something deeper — a living expression of family history, gratitude for the land, and a promise to help Oregon’s forests grow again.

Alex, a 7th-generation Oregonian, has family story in Oregon stretches back to the earliest days of settlement. In 1846, his ancestors crossed the continent on the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon, joining the first waves of pioneers who would help build communities across the Willamette Valley and beyond. They came seeking opportunity, carrying little more than courage, determination, and the hope of building a future in the forests and valleys of the Pacific Northwest.

For generations afterward, Alex’s family worked in the logging and sawmill industries that shaped much of Oregon’s early economy. Trees were not just scenery — they were livelihood, shelter, and the foundation of communities. Forests fed families, built towns, and defined the culture of the region.

But over time, the relationship between people and forests has changed. The fires of recent years have reminded Oregonians how fragile the land can be. When the Bootleg Fire tore through southern Oregon near Klamath Falls, it left behind a massive burn scar where thriving forests once stood.

For Josh and Alex, that loss felt personal.

Each grove within Chase Forest carries meaning — honoring family members, ancestors, and the generations whose lives were shaped by the forests of Oregon. What began as a few groves has grown into a living forest restoration effort.

Because forests, like families, are meant to last for generations. 🌲