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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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Local Public Lands Placed in Harm’s Way by Trump-Musk Mass Firings

Los Padres National Forest, Channel Islands, and Santa Monica Mountains Lose Key Staff

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2024 Top Accomplishments

With our generous supporters by our side, we have accomplished some remarkable victories together!

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Support Public Lands This Holiday Season

Explore some meaningful ways you can support ForestWatch during this season of giving.

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Court Grants Major Victory for Threatened Steelhead and Wildlife in Arroyo Grande Creek

Court Grants Major Victory for Threatened Steelhead and Wildlife in Arroyo Grande Creek

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Appeals Court Clears Path for Controversial Pine Mountain Logging Project

Panel of judges rules in favor of Forest Service.

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Final Arguments Presented in Pine Mountain Legal Challenge

ForestWatch and friends take our years-long fight to one of the top courts in the country

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Federal Legislative Update: Successes, Setbacks, and Sneaky Loopholes

Highlights of some key legislation we’ve been tracking and our efforts to support or oppose various bills.

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