Pacific Forest Trust Earns National Recognition from Land Trust Accreditation Commission
The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, announced this week that the Pacific Forest Trust has been awarded accredited status. PFT was one of 12 land trusts from across the country to be awarded accreditation this August. These organizations join 93 other land trusts – out of more than 1,700 such conservation groups in the United States – awarded accreditation since the first designations were awarded in fall of 2008. “Becoming accredited was a major goal for Pacific Forest Trust this year, and we are very proud of this recognition,” said Charlie Swindells, Chairman of the Board for the Pacific Forest Trust. Read more on our blog.

PFT and Save the Redwoods League Celebrate Purchase of Historic Sonoma Coast Ranch
The Pacific Forest Trust (PFT) and Save the Redwoods League have completed the initial purchase of Stewarts Point Ranch, one of the most important coastal redwood tracts along the Sonoma County coastline. PFT is working with a consultant, potential funders and local stakeholders to develop a public access plan for the property. A public meeting will be held on Aug. 18th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Gualala Community Center to discuss the plan and gather public comments. Read more on our Stewarts Point Ranch webpage.