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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H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act,” Would Exacerbate Climate Crisis by Propping Oil and Timber Industries
Legislation would prioritize polluter profits over public health and environment.
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Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Lawsuit
City of Ojai and County of Ventura also file arguments against the logging plan
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Widespread Opposition to Clearing & Logging Project Prompts Extension of Comment Period
Extension prompted by requests from Congress and the public.
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Logging and Chaparral Removal Proposed Across 235,000 acres of Los Padres National Forest
Project would allow heavy equipment use across 368 square miles.
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Mt. Pinos Logging Decision Postponed for Fourth Time Amidst Widespread Opposition
Project continues to move forward without collaboration.
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Webinar Recording Now Available: Manzanitas of the Central Coast
Featuring one of the world’s foremost experts on manzanitas, Dr. Tom Parker.
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Derogatory Term to be Eliminated from Three Place Names in Los Padres National Forest
Among the places are a creek and spring in the Sespe Wilderness.
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ForestWatch Urges Ventura County Residents to Vote “YES” on Measures A&B
Voters will decide whether to uphold County’s decision to tighten oil regulations.
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Santa Barbara County Denies ExxonMobil Oil-Trucking Plan
Proposal would have added up to 78 tankers per day through national forest.
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