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Court Rules in Favor of Controversial Logging and Chaparral Clearing Project on Pine Mountain
By ForestWatch on July 24, 2023 in Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Pine Mountain
Plaintiffs weighing next steps.
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The Name “Mt. Abel” Glorifies an Avowed Klansman
By Bryant Baker on July 19, 2023 in History, Kern County, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area
This unofficial name for Cerro Noroeste has an ugly history.
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Legislative Package Reintroduced to Protect Central Coast Public Lands and Rivers
By ForestWatch on May 25, 2023 in 30x30, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Los Padres National Forest, Public Lands
California senator and reps reintroduce legislation that will protect 1 million acres of public lands.
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New Inventory of Mature and Old-Growth Forests—How Will They be Protected?
By Bryant Baker on May 17, 2023 in Forest Service, Logging & Vegetation Clearing, Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos Area, Pine Mountain
The Biden administration has started a rulemaking process for protecting mature and old-growth forests.
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It’s Time to Take Down the Montecito Ring Nets
Winter storms have transformed the upper San Ysidro Creek ring net into a 25-foot dam, in violation of permit conditions.
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“America the Beautiful for All” Coalition DC Fly-in
By Carla Mena on May 9, 2023 in 30x30, Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, Environmental Education, Public Lands
Nearly 100 organizations met with over 20 congressional office to discuss environmental policy.
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