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Summer 2016 ForestLife
In this Issue: a profile of wildlife’s modest champion, conservation successes across boundaries, the restoration and recovery of two forests following wildfires, and more!
President’s Letter: All Fired Up!
Whether we love it or hate it, fire is integral to our landscape. Laurie Wayburn discusses how we can learn to work and live with fire.
Restoring Flourishing Forests
Sometimes forests need help recovering from intense wildfires. We’re collaborating with the landowners of two properties to aid forest restoration.
Heritage & Pioneers
Harry and Charlotte Turner have deep roots in California and they are passionate about helping conserve the state’s natural heritage and richness. We’re honored to have their support and share their story.
Wildlife’s Modest Champion
Paul Henson with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Oregon has spent over two decades studying and protecting wild animals. We caught up with him to discuss two rare species, one that is listed under the Endangered Species Act and one that is not.
Realizing the Vision for Conservation Across Boundaries
Public-private collaboration across boundaries benefits wildlife, watersheds, and working lands in the Mount Shasta Headwaters Conservation Area.
Tree Mortality & Forest Resilience
As tree mortality climbs past 66 million in the Sierra’s forests, we reflect on how to restore forest resilience across the landscape.
2015 Annual Report
What does it take to protect a heritage, a way of life, or a forest? Find out in our 2015 Annual Report.
Planning for California’s 2030 Climate Goals
How we can support land conservation, natural fire regimes, cap and trade, and wildlife. View our public comments on California’s 2030 Target Scoping Plan.
Source Watershed Protection Progresses in CA Senate
The source watershed restoration and conservation bill, AB 2480, passed the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water! Read our recent support letter.
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.
Advocating for Forests in Oregon’s Climate Policy
Healthy, resilient forests are an asset, yet Oregon is still losing valuable forest land. Forests could play a central role in Oregon’s climate policy.
Overflowing Support for Healthy Watersheds
Our campaign to improve California’s water security under climate change is gaining support.
Supporting Forest Restoration and Conservation in CA’s Budget
A call to increase funding for healthy, intact forests in California’s budget from landowners, NGOs, and land trusts. View our letter to Governor Brown.
CA Assembly Votes to Recognize Forests as Part of State’s Water System
New legislation requires source watersheds to be acknowledged as infrastructure and a critical component of California’s water system.