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Agency Proposes to Auction Lands Near Forest Boundary for Oil Drilling

By on November 14, 2005 in Oil Development

Parcels are located along forest boundary, a national wildlife refuge, and a nature preserve.

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Forest Service Agrees to Prepare Environmental Assessment for Logging Projects

By on October 17, 2005 in Forest Service, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County

Studies could protect old-growth forests on Figueroa Mountain, Frazier Mountain, and Mt. Pinos.

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An oil well with the mountains of the Sespe Condor Sanctuary in the background.

Conservation Groups File Appeal to Halt More Oil Drilling in Los Padres

By on September 16, 2005 in Forest Service, Oil Development

ForestWatch and partners challenge Forest Service’s new drilling plan.

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Oil Drilling Will Expand Into Pristine Areas of Los Padres National Forest

By on July 28, 2005 in Forest Service, Oil Development

Forest Service issues decision opening vast tracks of public land to new drilling.

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