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Trump Issues Executive Order to Increase Logging on Federal Lands

By on January 17, 2019 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing

Trump directs agencies to increase timber sales on national forests and other public lands.

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Interior Department Quietly Proposes New Rules to Deny Public Access to Documents

By on January 17, 2019 in Call to Action, Oil Development

Rules proposed during government shutdown would limit Freedom of Information Act requests.

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Forest Service Employees Furloughed, Los Padres Ranger Stations Closed During Government Shutdown

By on January 8, 2019 in Forest Service, Trails & Public Access

Central Coast public lands impacted by lengthy government shutdown.

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BLM Issues Report Highlighting Overwhelming Public Opposition to Drilling and Fracking Public Lands

By on January 8, 2019 in Fracking, Oil Development

Most of the 8,400 comments received oppose oil drilling and fracking of iconic Central Coast landmarks.

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ForestWatch Youth Program Selected For Year-End Giving Campaign

By on December 17, 2018 in Uncategorized

Our new program connects youth from disadvantaged backgrounds to the Los Padres National Forest.

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Congress Approves Farm Bill Without Controversial National Forest Loopholes

By on December 13, 2018 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Roadless Areas

Earlier versions of the bill would have expanded commercial logging in the Los Padres National Forest.

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Wild California Condor Chick Fledges in Santa Barbara County for First Time Since 1982

By on December 10, 2018 in California Condor, Wildlife Protection

Condor 933 took its first successful flight last month in the Santa Barbara backcountry.

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ForestWatch’s Top Accomplishments in 2018

By on December 3, 2018 in Carrizo Plain, Latino Outreach, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Oil Development, Stewardship, Trails & Public Access, Volunteer Projects, Wilderness, Wildfire, Wildlife Protection

From stewardship projects to legal battles, we’ve been busier than ever.

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Forest Service Approves First Commercial Logging Project in Los Padres National Forest in Decades

By on November 28, 2018 in Call to Action, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area

The 1,200-acre commercial logging project is moving ahead without environmental review.

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ForestWatch Recognizes Volunteers and Supporters at Appreciation Party

By on November 20, 2018 in Stewardship

Volunteers and supporters enjoy food, drinks, and special awards at this annual event.

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