Los Padres ForestWatch protects wildlife, wilderness, water, and sustainable access throughout the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. We achieve this through education, advocacy, and when necessary, legal action for the benefit of our communities, climate, and future generations.
News Items
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.
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Good News! Derelict Oil Tanks Removed From Carrizo Plain National Monument
Abandoned tanks finally removed from the Caliente Mountains.
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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.
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Smokescreen With Dr. Chad Hanson: Webinar Recording Now Available
Learn about some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding forests and fire in California.
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Community Re-Connections
ForestWatch slowly starting to once again facilitate events as part of outdoor connections and community stewardship efforts.
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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.
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Wild Things
Each month, we highlight our region's unique plants and animals. Click to learn more...
