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6,000 Acres of Open Space Protected Next to Los Padres National Forest

Land will facilitate public access, wildlife movement along Ventura-LA county line.

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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.

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Much-needed Recreation Funding Headed to Central Coast Public Lands

ForestWatch and partners identify laundry list of roads and trails needing TLC.

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New Trails Guide Released for Southern Los Padres NF

Visit our online store to get the new edition of Hiking & Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura by Craig R. Carey.

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Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey

Let the County know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors.

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ForestWatch Lawsuit Seeks Document Disclosure Relating to Los Padres National Forest Campground Privatization

Lawsuit comes nearly a year after information request submitted.

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ForestWatch Gets Teens Outside For Rainy Day Fun

Hiking in the rain can have many benefits and provide a new appreciation for getting outdoors.

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Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories

Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.

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Forest Service Employees Furloughed, Los Padres Ranger Stations Closed During Government Shutdown

Central Coast public lands impacted by lengthy government shutdown.

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ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018

From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.

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