The Biden administration has started a rulemaking process for protecting mature and old-growth forests.
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New Inventory of Mature and Old-Growth Forests—How Will They be Protected?
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Lawsuit Seeks Public Records Related to Controversial Project in Los Padres National Forest
Special counsel investigation sought over Forest Service pattern of secrecy and delays.
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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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Groups Ask Biden Administration to Cancel Local Logging Projects
Request includes Tecuya Ridge, Cuddy Valley, and Pine Mountain logging projects.
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Forest Service Closes Developed Campgrounds to Reduce Visitor and Employee Exposure to COVID-19
Responsible and safe day recreation and backpacking are still allowed.
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Forest Service Keeps Pine Mountain Data Secret; ForestWatch Files Legal Appeal
Appeal seeks tree stand data for the project area.
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Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Oil Drilling Regulations in National Forests
Weaker regulations would apply to thousands of acres in the Los Padres National Forest.
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As Trump Admin Pushes Logging, Community Comes Together to Protect Pine Mountain
16,000 individuals, 60 businesses, 70 orgs, and elected officials join opposition.
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As Comment Period Enters Final Week, Opposition to Logging Project Tops 10,000 Comments
Tribal groups, businesses, organizations, & elected officials join community to protect Pine Mountain.
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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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