“The America Gives More Act,” which contains the “Conservation Easement Incentive Act” passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 277-130, clearing a way to create a permanent tax incentive for donating all or part of a conservation easement.
On Yosemite’s 150th anniversary, PFT is giving what we hope is just the beginning of a historic gift—the 80-acre O’Conner Ranch. Sitting along Yosemite’s western boundary, three miles west of Chinquapin and Highway 41, this gift parcel is made possible in part through the generosity of the Resources Legacy Fund.
California 2014-15 budget makes historic investments in forests and other natural, working lands to reduce carbon emission and increase carbon storage to help achieve the state’s ambitious climate goals. The funding for these investments was generated by the auction of pollution allowances under the state’s cap and trade program created by AB 32.
PFT just celebrated its 20th anniversary. And another organization that was started in 1994 is just about to do the same: the Forest Stewardship Council, which sets certification standards for environmentally appropriate, socially responsible and economically viable forest management.
The pictures from Forest Fete 2014 are up, and you can see them here now! A big thank you to everyone who made it all possible. Until next year, enjoy!
We are writing to express our deep concern as to the flawed science being used to justify certain budget proposals regarding expenditure under AB 32 fee revenues. California’s proposed budget includes recommendations for including thinning treatments as part of the expenditures under the Cap and Trade revenues.
