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Groups File Opening Arguments in Pine Mountain Logging Lawsuit
By ForestWatch on March 11, 2023 in California Condor, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Native Americans, Pine Mountain, Roadless Areas, Uncategorized, Ventura County
City of Ojai and County of Ventura also file arguments against the logging plan
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Case Study: Tecuya Ridge Project Causes Extensive Soil and Tree Damage
Learn more and see photos of ecological damage.
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Lawsuit Seeks Public Records Related to Controversial Project in Los Padres National Forest
Special counsel investigation sought over Forest Service pattern of secrecy and delays.
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Forest Service Allows Private Company to Increase Camping and Day Use Fees in Los Padres National Forest
Camping fees raised by 50% without public input.
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2022 Top Accomplishments
By ForestWatch on November 16, 2022 in eNews, Invasives, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Outdoor Connection, Volunteer Projects, Wilderness, Wildlife Protection, Year In Review, Year In Review
Join us as we look back to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together.
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Planning Underway for Future of Piru Creek
Stakeholders weigh in on southern California’s newest “Wild and Scenic” waterway
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