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.
News Items
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
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
Over 99% of public comments submitted opposed the project.
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Forest Service Reopens Thomas Fire Area, Some Trails and Campgrounds Remain Closed
Trails on Santa Barbara city and county land remain closed, and caution is urged in some areas that have reopened.
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