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Discovery of Rare Salamander in Controversial Logging Project Area Calls for Reconsideration by Los Padres National Forest Officials

By on May 15, 2024 in Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area, Wildlife Protection

Yellow-blotched salamanders observed in Tecuya Ridge logging project area.

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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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Environmental, Community, and Tribal Groups Oppose Logging & Clearing Plan

By on October 13, 2022 in Cuyama Valley, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Monterey County, Mt. Pinos Area, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Wildfire

More than 3,000 people and 100 organizations and businesses weigh in

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Mt. Pinos Logging Decision Postponed for Fourth Time Amidst Widespread Opposition

By on June 16, 2022 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area

Project continues to move forward without collaboration.

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Third Annual Snowshoe Hike a Success

By on February 15, 2022 in Mt. Pinos Area, Outdoor Connection, Recreation

People from around the region have fun in the snow on Mt. Pinos.

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Ventura City Council Votes 6-0 to Officially Oppose Logging Projects on Pine Mountain and Mt. Pinos

By on February 8, 2022 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area, Pine Mountain, Ventura County

The City joins Ojai and Ventura County in opposing logging in the Los Padres.

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Ninth Circuit Rules Against Commercial Logging in Roadless Area on Tecuya Ridge

By on February 7, 2022 in California Condor, Environmental Law, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area, Wildlife Protection

Big win for forested area and California condors near Mt. Pinos.

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Logging in the Los Padres: An Update

By on January 19, 2022 in California Condor, Environmental Law, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area, Pine Mountain, Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

Find out where things stand with four different logging projects.

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Stand for a Stand

By on September 20, 2021 in Call to Action, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area

Help protect Mt. Pinos by pledging to Stand for a Stand!

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