About Bryant Baker

Bryant is the Director of Conservation & Research for Los Padres ForestWatch, where he manages scientific, technical, and volunteer projects. He is also a naturalist and photographer, spending most of his free time hiking the rugged public lands of the Central Coast region with his dog.
Author Archive | Bryant Baker

Forest Service Rebrands, Delays Controversial Logging & Clearing Project

By on October 11, 2023 in Uncategorized

Officials announce name change and delay for 250,000-acre project.

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Appeal Aims to Protect California’s Pine Mountain, Reyes Peak from Controversial Logging Project

By on September 19, 2023 in Environmental Law, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Ventura County

Case moves to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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The Name “Mt. Abel” Glorifies an Avowed Klansman

By on July 19, 2023 in History, Kern County, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area

This unofficial name for Cerro Noroeste has an ugly history.

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New Inventory of Mature and Old-Growth Forests—How Will They be Protected?

By on May 17, 2023 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area, Pine Mountain

The Biden administration has started a rulemaking process for protecting mature and old-growth forests.

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Don’t Doom the Bloom: Five Tips for Being a Good Wildflower Chaser

By on April 11, 2023 in Environmental Education

Important things to know before you go visit wildflower areas.

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Margaret Hunt, the Courageous Horsewoman of Ojai

By on March 13, 2023 in History

The story of a woman who risked life and limb to save firefighters during the 1932 Matilija Fire.

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Case Study: Tecuya Ridge Project Causes Extensive Soil and Tree Damage

By on February 10, 2023 in Uncategorized

Learn more and see photos of ecological damage.

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Forest Service Allows Private Company to Increase Camping and Day Use Fees in Los Padres National Forest

By on December 12, 2022 in Recreation

Camping fees raised by 50% without public input.

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Volunteers Remove Invasive Plants, Microtrash Throughout Santa Barbara Frontcountry

By on June 3, 2022 in Invasives, Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects

A great time for spring cleaning in the Santa Ynez Mountains!

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Webinar Recording Now Available: Manzanitas of the Central Coast

By on June 1, 2022 in Environmental Education, Los Padres National Forest, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County

Featuring one of the world’s foremost experts on manzanitas, Dr. Tom Parker.

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