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
Senator Padilla’s Logging Gift to Trump
Senate releases its version of the “Fix Our Forests Act” (FOFA)—a deeply concerning bill that closely mirrors the highly contentious House version.
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Power In Nature Advocacy Day 2025
ForestWatch joined over 80 organizations at the state Capitol to advocate for the protection of public lands.
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Trump Administration Declares “Emergency” to Expedite Logging in National Forests
Trees and vegetation could be cut in Los Padres National Forest with minimal oversight
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Carrizo in the Crosshairs? Trump Administration Orders Review of National Monuments
SLO County’s Carrizo Plain National Monument could be at risk
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“Fix Our Forests Act” Legislative Hearing Takeaways
Senate moves forward with the House version of the bill, retaining its problematic provisions.
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Trump Seeks to Ramp Up Logging in National Forests
Executive order threatens mature and old growth trees in Los Padres forest
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