Land will facilitate public access, wildlife movement along Ventura-LA county line.
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6,000 Acres of Open Space Protected Next to Los Padres National Forest
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Places to Hike During the Forest Closure
A list of places to hike outside of the Los Padres National Forest during the temporary closure.
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Much-needed Recreation Funding Headed to Central Coast Public Lands
ForestWatch and partners identify laundry list of roads and trails needing TLC.
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New Trails Guide Released for Southern Los Padres NF
Visit our online store to get the new edition of Hiking & Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura by Craig R. Carey.
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Santa Barbara County Recreation Master Plan Survey
Let the County know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors.
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ForestWatch Lawsuit Seeks Document Disclosure Relating to Los Padres National Forest Campground Privatization
Lawsuit comes nearly a year after information request submitted.
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ForestWatch Gets Teens Outside For Rainy Day Fun
Hiking in the rain can have many benefits and provide a new appreciation for getting outdoors.
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Los Padres ForestWatch: Fifteen Years of Conservation Victories
Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together.
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Forest Service Employees Furloughed, Los Padres Ranger Stations Closed During Government Shutdown
Central Coast public lands impacted by lengthy government shutdown.
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ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018
From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.
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