Spring 2020
ForestLife is Pacific Forest Trust’s newsletter, with news and insight about our work to sustain America’s forests for all their benefits of wood, water, wildlife, and people’s well being, in cooperation with private landowners and communities. View or download this issue as a PDF, or read the individual stories online below.
In This Issue:
Safeguarding California’s water supply, the natural way
California is in a drought, again. Restoring our watershed infrastructure to improve water security is cost-effective and has many co-benefits. Learn how we can do it inside.
Rising from the ashes: restoration at Yosemite
PFT’s holdings on the border of Yosemite National Park, burned by the Ferguson fire, will soon be teeming with new growth! Read about our work to restore this landscape inside.
Forest carbon offsets: making a difference now and in the long run
Forest carbon offsets, pioneered as a compliance tool under AB 32 and perhaps the best-known forest emissions reductions tool, are an important part of the forest climate solutions portfolio. Learn more inside.
Growing our alliance for forests & water
We are pleased to announce a new partner in our Springs for Life ForestWater Alliance! Find out more inside.
Governor’s historic Executive Order moves Oregon forward on climate
The Governor of Oregon has made an historic Executive Order, propelling Oregon forward in the climate policy. Read more inside.
For love of the land and heritage: Phillips Family Tree Farm
Read about Gary Hendrix and family – creative, conscientious stewardship through six generations!
Meet Pacific Forest Trust’s valuable volunteers
It’s been said that Pacific Forest Trust “punches above our weight class”—our impact belies our size. One reason for that is the pro bono help we are fortunate to receive from legal, regulatory, and scientific experts. Learn about two of our crucial volunteers inside.
President’s Letter: Spring 2020 Forest Life
A message from PFT’s President, Laurie A. Wayburn.
2019 Annual Report
PFT is pioneering new and effective approaches to managing and conserving forests for their climate services, amongst other values. Read about all about that and other highlights of PFT’s work in 2019 inside.