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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Forest Service Proposes Converting Heavily-damaged Road Near San Rafael Wilderness to Non-motorized Trail
By Bryant Baker on July 24, 2018 in Call to Action, Rivers, Roadless Areas, Roads, Santa Barbara County, Trails & Public Access, Wilderness, Wildlife Protection
Project would establish sustainable public access to La Brea Canyon.
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Latino Conservation Week: Emphasizing the Latino Role in Conservation
ForestWatch will be hosting Trails & Tacos — a guided hike in Santa Barbara, followed by a taco lunch.
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Volunteers Clean Up Trash and Graffiti in Wheeler Gorge
70 volunteers helped remove graffiti and trash from the popular climbing area near Ojai.
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House Passes Farm Bill That Would Gut Forest Protections
By ForestWatch on June 27, 2018 in Fire, Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Roads, Wildfire, Wildlife Protection
H.R. 2 expands environmental exemptions for logging, road construction, and other activities on national forest lands.
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Understanding Fire in Our Region
Learn about natural chaparral fire ecology, how humans are changing it, and what we can do to protect communities.
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Forest Service Receives Overwhelming Opposition to Proposed Commercial Logging Projects
By ForestWatch on June 1, 2018 in California Condor, Forest Service, Kern County, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Mt. Pinos Area, Roadless Areas, Wildlife Protection
Over 99% of public comments submitted opposed the project.
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