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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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Lawsuit Seeks Public Records Related to Controversial Project in Los Padres National Forest

By on December 15, 2022 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Public Lands

Special counsel investigation sought over Forest Service pattern of secrecy and delays.

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Places to Hike During the Forest Closure

By on September 3, 2021 in eNews, Forest Service, Outdoor Connection, Public Lands, Recreation, Trails & Public Access, Uncategorized

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

By on February 19, 2021 in Forest Service, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Public Lands, Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

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

By on December 8, 2020 in COVID-19, Forest Service

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

By on December 4, 2020 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Ventura County

Appeal seeks tree stand data for the project area.

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Trump Administration Proposes Rollback of Oil Drilling Regulations in National Forests

By on October 29, 2020 in Call to Action, Forest Service, Oil Development, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

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

By on August 24, 2020 in Call to Action, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Public Lands, Ventura County, Wilderness, Wildfire

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

By on August 11, 2020 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Public Lands, Roadless Areas, Ventura County, Wilderness, Wildfire

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

By on July 21, 2020 in Forest Service, Public Lands, Recreation, Trails & Public Access

Lawsuit comes nearly a year after information request submitted.

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