Los Padres ForestWatch protects wildlife, wilderness, water, and sustainable access throughout the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. We achieve this through education, advocacy, and when necessary, legal action for the benefit of our communities, climate, and future generations.
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Congress Approves Farm Bill Without Controversial National Forest Loopholes
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
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 ForestWatch 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 Bryant Baker 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
Volunteers and supporters enjoy food, drinks, and special awards at this annual event.
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Volunteers Clean Up Trash and Graffiti at Lizard’s Mouth
By Bryant Baker on November 13, 2018 in Santa Barbara County, Stewardship, Trash Cleanups, Volunteer Projects, Youth Engagement
Over 100 volunteers remove 1,000 pounds of trash and dozens of graffiti markings.
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