Forests Forever
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Forests Forever was founded in 1989 during the historic campaign to save Headwaters ancient redwood forest in Humboldt County. For over 30 years we have been rallying Californians in defense of the state’s 17 million acres of woodland ecosystems.
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Help keep this forest-destroying industry out of California!
What may be the most forest-devastating project in California in generations has now been unveiled in a proposal for public review.
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Your comments are urgently needed to stop this costly, destructive and highly polluting industrial boondoggle from getting a foothold here.
"According to The Washington Post, signs about climate change were put up in the park due to visitors' concerns about the disappearance of the famous glaciers in the Montana park. However, the administration has flagged several pieces of content."
Glacier National Park Keeps Quiet Over New Bans On A Brochure, Video And Gift Shop Sign
Glacier National Park has been forced to make several adjustments.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
"According to The Washington Post, signs about climate change were put up in the park due to visitors' concerns about the disappearance of the famous glaciers in the Montana park. However, the administration has flagged several pieces of content."
"Neil Matouka, who previously managed the development and launch of California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment, is developing a proof of concept plugin that provides climate data to Californians in place of what Zillow has removed." buff.ly/2fpoUm2
A California Climate Expert Is Working to Restore Climate Risk Scores Deleted by Zillow - Inside Climate News
The real estate website scrubbed the data under pressure from California’s real estate brokers and agents who were concerned about its impact on home prices. Neil Matouka thinks prospective buyers…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
"Neil Matouka, who previously managed the development and launch of California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment, is developing a proof of concept plugin that provides climate data to Californians in place of what Zillow has removed." buff.ly/2fpoUm2
"Though it is touted by proponents as necessary to stop undocumented people including drug runners and murderers from entering the United States, the wall will ultimately fail... Instead, it will merely stand as a monument to arrogance, xenophobia, and enriching the already rich."
Resistance Grows as Border Wall Construction Threatens Jaguars
On a sunny and modestly warm day in mid-November, I have a clear view of the San Rafael Valley from high in Montezuma Pass in the Coronado National
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February 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM
"Though it is touted by proponents as necessary to stop undocumented people including drug runners and murderers from entering the United States, the wall will ultimately fail... Instead, it will merely stand as a monument to arrogance, xenophobia, and enriching the already rich."
"Packed with insightful statistics and actionable information, this guide is perfect for travellers who want to deepen their appreciation and support for these incredible destinations. We’ll also discuss what you can do to be the best kind of visitor possible..."
US National Parks' Role in Biodiversity - Original Travel
National parks are sanctuaries for wild flora and fauna. Read our informative guide to discover how these green areas help preserve rare species.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
"Packed with insightful statistics and actionable information, this guide is perfect for travellers who want to deepen their appreciation and support for these incredible destinations. We’ll also discuss what you can do to be the best kind of visitor possible..."
"It saddens me to know most people do not understand that even if all vehicles were electric, there would still be an extinction crisis, our rivers and oceans would still be polluted from pesticides and agricultural runoff, not to mention our wild lands scarred beyond recognition..."
A Visionary’s Quest for the World’s First Wild Bee Reserve
If you want to be the reason why some areas in the world get to maintain their wildness, this is a request for help. Help us create the world’s first wild bee
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February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
"It saddens me to know most people do not understand that even if all vehicles were electric, there would still be an extinction crisis, our rivers and oceans would still be polluted from pesticides and agricultural runoff, not to mention our wild lands scarred beyond recognition..."
"Environmental groups argued the changes would 'grease the skids' for oil and gas developers applying to drill in national forests and grasslands while reducing transparency around how such decisions are made." buff.ly/RgmD2xf
Despite Limited Interest in Drilling on Federal Land, Forest Service ‘Streamlines’ Oil and Gas Leasing Rules - Inside Climate News
The U.S. Forest Service announced revisions to its oil and gas leasing rules on Tuesday that the agency promises “modernizes and streamlines” the permitting process to drill for fossil fuels in the…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM
"Environmental groups argued the changes would 'grease the skids' for oil and gas developers applying to drill in national forests and grasslands while reducing transparency around how such decisions are made." buff.ly/RgmD2xf
"The Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the EPA could not enforce the rule, which is intended to block coal-fired power plants and other industrial sites from adding significantly to air pollution across state lines."
EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:18 AM
"The Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the EPA could not enforce the rule, which is intended to block coal-fired power plants and other industrial sites from adding significantly to air pollution across state lines."
Far from "fixing" forests, the misleadingly titled Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA, S.1462) would likely make wildfire danger much worse. Take action to urge Sen. Padilla to drop his support for this forest-threatening bill!
Please take action to stop this terrible forest bill
It's a case of legislation chasing headlines rather than science.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Far from "fixing" forests, the misleadingly titled Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA, S.1462) would likely make wildfire danger much worse. Take action to urge Sen. Padilla to drop his support for this forest-threatening bill!
Ending the practice of clearcutting in California’s forests is necessary and urgent. Our forests are being destroyed at an alarming pace. You can help us fight clearcutting by helping to elevate this issue in the priorities of California’s elected officials.
Ban clearcutting in California!
Clearcutting threatens water, wildlife and climate - it's time to stop clearcutting California!
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February 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Ending the practice of clearcutting in California’s forests is necessary and urgent. Our forests are being destroyed at an alarming pace. You can help us fight clearcutting by helping to elevate this issue in the priorities of California’s elected officials.
What we need are policies that protect lives and homes. We should focus our resources on defensible lands in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) not on logging projects that have been proven ineffective.
'Salvage logging' worsens fire conditions
A myth long perpetrated by the timber industry and its enablers in Congress holds that post-fire logging is helpful, even necessary, to recover the forest and to prevent future fires. Nothing could…
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January 31, 2026 at 2:30 AM
What we need are policies that protect lives and homes. We should focus our resources on defensible lands in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) not on logging projects that have been proven ineffective.
Named for the Sierra Nevada mountain range that it encompasses, the region includes forests, lakes and rivers that generate much of the state’s water supply. The region boasts eight national forests: the Plumas, Tahoe, Eldorado, Stanislaus, Sierra, Inyo, Sequoia and part of Lassen.
California Sierra Bioregion
The Sierra bioregion is biologically complex. It contains more than half of the plant species found in California. Habitat types include annual grassland, blue oak savanna, chaparral, ponderosa pine,…
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January 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Named for the Sierra Nevada mountain range that it encompasses, the region includes forests, lakes and rivers that generate much of the state’s water supply. The region boasts eight national forests: the Plumas, Tahoe, Eldorado, Stanislaus, Sierra, Inyo, Sequoia and part of Lassen.
"A close look at the settings and the actors shows a process paralyzed between performative self-awareness and transformative, meaningful action." buff.ly/Y5pqDEp
Scenes From an Unfolding Climate Drama - Inside Climate News
ICN international climate policy reporter Bob Berwyn reviews the past decade of the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM
"A close look at the settings and the actors shows a process paralyzed between performative self-awareness and transformative, meaningful action." buff.ly/Y5pqDEp
"We may never see another individual of these species ever again. Or will we?"
Declared extinct in 2025: A look back at some of the species we lost
Some species officially bid us farewell this year. They may have long been gone, but following more recent assessments, they’re now formally categorized as extinct on the IUCN Red List, considered…
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January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
"We may never see another individual of these species ever again. Or will we?"
"While the big cats often steal the spotlight, many smaller, elusive wild cats boast incredible beauty and fascinating adaptations."
Sleek and graceful yet powerful and merciless – no wonder we're captivated by wild cats. Here are the 10 most beautiful wild cats on the planet | Discover Wildlife
Discover the 10 most beautiful wild cat species, from powerful big cats to rare small felines, and what makes each truly remarkable
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January 27, 2026 at 3:45 AM
"While the big cats often steal the spotlight, many smaller, elusive wild cats boast incredible beauty and fascinating adaptations."
"Rewilding was a young idea when Quétier began working on it, more theory than practice. In the 1990s, it sounded utopian: let nature repair itself by restoring the species that once shaped it. But in the past decade, the notion took on urgency."
France’s largest rewilding project
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. He has spent much of his life in the shadow of the Dauphiné Alps in…
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January 26, 2026 at 10:45 PM
"Rewilding was a young idea when Quétier began working on it, more theory than practice. In the 1990s, it sounded utopian: let nature repair itself by restoring the species that once shaped it. But in the past decade, the notion took on urgency."
CalFIRE already had stiff-armed the conservation community and its tribal allies when, in the midst of negotiations with area tribes concerning cultural-resource protection and access at Jackson, the agency announced it would resume logging on four parcels in the forest.
Public review vital for Jackson Forest plans!
CalFIRE recently announced that it intends to skip the customary environmental and public review process when the agency releases its promised Jackson Forest management plan.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:45 PM
CalFIRE already had stiff-armed the conservation community and its tribal allies when, in the midst of negotiations with area tribes concerning cultural-resource protection and access at Jackson, the agency announced it would resume logging on four parcels in the forest.
"The lush, forested Cochamó Valley is home to waterfalls, emerald green rivers, hummingbirds and condors. The ancient forests hold groves of alerce trees that sprouted about 1,000BC, four centuries before the rise of the Roman empire." buff.ly/TTyPkzW
‘I can’t think of a place more pristine’: 133,000 hectares of Chilean Patagonia preserved after local fundraising
Exclusive: Ancient forests and turquoise rivers of the Cochamó Valley protected from logging, damming and development
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January 25, 2026 at 11:15 PM
"The lush, forested Cochamó Valley is home to waterfalls, emerald green rivers, hummingbirds and condors. The ancient forests hold groves of alerce trees that sprouted about 1,000BC, four centuries before the rise of the Roman empire." buff.ly/TTyPkzW
“'Large, intact coastal landscapes are disappearing fast, and protecting this one is a major win,' said Julie Shackelford, Texas state director at The Conservation Fund, which bought the 2,200-acre Costa Grande Ranch. Less than 5% of Texas’ native coastal prairie remains, she said." buff.ly/RTHE3zq
The World’s Last Flock of Wild Whooping Cranes Gets More Living Space - Inside Climate News
On an isolated stretch of Texas coastline, conservation groups have acquired more than 3,000 acres of nearly pristine prairie to preserve as habitat for endangered whooping cranes, one of the rarest…
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January 25, 2026 at 6:15 PM
“'Large, intact coastal landscapes are disappearing fast, and protecting this one is a major win,' said Julie Shackelford, Texas state director at The Conservation Fund, which bought the 2,200-acre Costa Grande Ranch. Less than 5% of Texas’ native coastal prairie remains, she said." buff.ly/RTHE3zq
American taxpayers have every right to expect that speaking out on the NWFP proposal, and others to follow, will not be unduly arduous.
Tell the Forest Service to put in place a simplified user-friendly public comment portal without delay!
Tell the Forest Service to put in place a simplified user-friendly public comment portal without delay!
Forest Service must simplify public access
American taxpayers have every right to expect that speaking out on the NWFP proposal, and others to follow, will not be unduly arduous.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:45 AM
American taxpayers have every right to expect that speaking out on the NWFP proposal, and others to follow, will not be unduly arduous.
Tell the Forest Service to put in place a simplified user-friendly public comment portal without delay!
Tell the Forest Service to put in place a simplified user-friendly public comment portal without delay!
"A new study published in the journal Frontiers suggests these buzzing, biting insects are playing a growing role in the increased transmission of Zika, yellow fever, dengue and other diseases that mosquitoes pass on to people, thanks in part to disappearing habitats."
Shrinking forests are giving mosquitoes a greater taste for human blood, study suggests
As forests shrink and wildlife disappears, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to people for their blood meals.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:45 PM
"A new study published in the journal Frontiers suggests these buzzing, biting insects are playing a growing role in the increased transmission of Zika, yellow fever, dengue and other diseases that mosquitoes pass on to people, thanks in part to disappearing habitats."
"His influence came not from authority but from the confidence of someone rooted in the place he served. He grew up in the broad Amboseli ecosystem and never forgot what it meant to live with wildlife close at hand."
Daniel Ole Sambu, who helped lions and people coexist, died at age 51
In the rangelands beneath Kilimanjaro, coexistence between people and wildlife has never been a simple matter. Livestock wander into the paths of lions. Farmers lose cattle they can scarcely afford…
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January 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
"His influence came not from authority but from the confidence of someone rooted in the place he served. He grew up in the broad Amboseli ecosystem and never forgot what it meant to live with wildlife close at hand."
"Oil prices have been trending down since passing $100 in early 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. With supply overwhelming demand, nearby Nymex West Texas Intermediate crude-oil futures prices – agreed rates for assets to be bought at a later date – are trading at about $56..."
US frackers were already facing a global oil supply glut. Trump’s Venezuelan dream could make it worse
Picture is as murky as a barrel of oil, with US companies in 2026 expecting their first production drop in four years
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Oil prices have been trending down since passing $100 in early 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. With supply overwhelming demand, nearby Nymex West Texas Intermediate crude-oil futures prices – agreed rates for assets to be bought at a later date – are trading at about $56..."
"Most farmers in the county would eschew the label 'environmentalist,' even as endangered species thrived on their land. They just liked seeing the animals there, according to Medvitz. And much of that biodiversity lived alongside the region’s approach to farming..."
Underneath California Forever
Tech billionaires are fighting for their proposed 400,000-person city in Solano County. At least 21 imperiled species depend on the ecosystems where the new city could be built.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
"Most farmers in the county would eschew the label 'environmentalist,' even as endangered species thrived on their land. They just liked seeing the animals there, according to Medvitz. And much of that biodiversity lived alongside the region’s approach to farming..."
"Weir’s advocacy rarely stayed abstract. He argued that financial institutions and consumer markets were as implicated as chainsaws, and that pressure had to be applied where money moved."
Bob Weir, a musician who took the environment seriously
Bob Weir, who died on January 10th, was best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. For decades he was also an unusually persistent environmental advocate, one who treated land, forests,…
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January 23, 2026 at 2:30 AM
"Weir’s advocacy rarely stayed abstract. He argued that financial institutions and consumer markets were as implicated as chainsaws, and that pressure had to be applied where money moved."
Logging was still taking place on the Giant Sequoia National Monument, either on timber sales that were already permitted when the proclamation was signed, and so "grandfathered" in, or as "hazardous tree removal" or "fuels reduction" projects of doubtful necessity.
Restore, Reinhabit, Re-enchant
What does Forests Forever's motto mean?
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January 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Logging was still taking place on the Giant Sequoia National Monument, either on timber sales that were already permitted when the proclamation was signed, and so "grandfathered" in, or as "hazardous tree removal" or "fuels reduction" projects of doubtful necessity.