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Appeals Court Clears Path for Controversial Pine Mountain Logging Project

By on November 13, 2024 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Pine Mountain, Roadless Areas, Ventura County, Wilderness

Panel of judges rules in favor of Forest Service.

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The legal team stands in the hallway of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Final Arguments Presented in Pine Mountain Legal Challenge

By on October 22, 2024 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Pine Mountain, Roadless Areas, Ventura County, Wilderness

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

By on August 19, 2024 in Carrizo Plain, eNews, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands

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

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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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Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Appeal

By on December 22, 2023 in Environmental Law, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain

ForestWatch and partners continue work to protect the area.

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2023 Top Legislative Accomplishments

By on December 22, 2023 in Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, ForestWatch, Land Management, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Public Lands, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

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

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2023 Top Accomplishments

By on December 13, 2023 in Carrizo Plain, Cuyama Valley, ForestWatch, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Oil Development, Outdoor Connection, Pine Mountain, Public Lands, Recreation, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Wildlife Protection

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

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Appeal Aims to Protect California’s Pine Mountain, Reyes Peak from Controversial Logging Project

By on September 19, 2023 in Environmental Law, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain, Ventura County

Case moves to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Court Rules in Favor of Controversial Logging and Chaparral Clearing Project on Pine Mountain

By on July 24, 2023 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain

Plaintiffs weighing next steps.

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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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