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Places to Hike During the Forest Closure
A list of places to hike outside of the Los Padres National Forest during the temporary closure.
ForestWatch Joins 70 Groups to Request That Gray Wolves Be Re-listed as Endangered
Coalition seeks to overturn Trump-era delisting of the gray wolf.
Oregon’s Bootleg Fire Grew Rapidly in Areas Subject to Logging and Other Management Activities
Fire spread through previous logging, prescribed fire, and livestock grazing.
Good News! Derelict Oil Tanks Removed From Carrizo Plain National Monument
Abandoned tanks finally removed from the Caliente Mountains.
Webinar Recording Now Available: Q&A With Author Craig Carey
Hear stories and learn tips about exploring the Los Padres from one of the area’s leading backcountry experts.
Community Re-Connections
ForestWatch slowly starting to once again facilitate events as part of outdoor connections and community stewardship efforts.
New California Wildfire Report Co-Authored by ForestWatch Staff
Scientists and conservationists offer a new way of thinking about wildfire and how we live with it.
Much-needed Recreation Funding Headed to Central Coast Public Lands
ForestWatch and partners identify laundry list of roads and trails needing TLC.
Los Padres Wilderness & Rivers Bill Introduced in Senate
Senator Padilla introduces companion legislation to Central Coast Heritage Protection Act
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