Conservation Partnership Expands Protection of Key Source Watershed for California
Water, wildlife, public recreation, and the local economy benefit from a 20-square-mile Working Forest Conservation Easement in the McCloud River Watershed.
Wildfires, Drought, and Climate Change: Impact on Tree Mortality
Laurie Wayburn, President of Pacific Forest Trust, discusses how we can fundamentally change the trajectory of forests from one of crisis to one of opportunity if we address the underlying causes of tree mortality in California.
Pacific Forest Trust Earns National Recognition
Pacific Forest Trust, an innovative leader in the conservation of working forests for all their public benefits, today announced it has achieved independent Accreditation for a second time–a national mark of honor and distinction in land conservation.
COP21 Diary – Climate Progress: A better problem to have
We cannot make climate progress without conserving and restoring forests for the long term. PFT President, Laurie Wayburn, discusses the shift in focus for forests at the Paris Climate Talks.
COP21 Diary – Reaching a Global Agreement at COP21
Greenhouse gas emissions are still on the rise. Will the COP21 negotiations lead to a global agreement that includes changes in forest conservation and management? We sure hope so!
Extending the Impact of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
Private landowners can make or break the forest conservation efforts in and around the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. We partner with landowners to extend the impact of the monument, protect the biodiversity of the area, and connect natural corridors for wildlife.
