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Learn more about challenges to cultural burning
Learn more about challenges to cultural burning https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Cultural-Burning-Screen-Grab.jpg 812 457 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Cultural-Burning-Screen-Grab.jpgExplore the history of indigenous burning practices, the difference between cultural and prescribed burning, and the continuing challenges faced by California’s tribes to reintroduce fire and restore fires historic role…
read moreSenator Padilla Introduces the PUBLIC Lands Act
Senator Padilla Introduces the PUBLIC Lands Act https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Padilla-Crowfoot-Intro-994x1024.jpg 994 1024 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Padilla-Crowfoot-Intro-994x1024.jpgFeatured photo: Senator Alex Padilla and California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot at the PUBLIC Lands Act introduction ceremony. On May 3rd, freshman California Senator Alex Padilla introduced the Protecting…
read moreForest Service struggles with fire management on the Mendocino National Forest
Forest Service struggles with fire management on the Mendocino National Forest https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Snow-Mtn-Bloody-Rock-Trail-1024x682.jpg 1024 682 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Snow-Mtn-Bloody-Rock-Trail-1024x682.jpgThe staff of the Mendocino National Forest (MNF) are seeking public input on a proposal to expand the use of fire as a management tool on the Forest. Conservationists hope…
read moreEVENT: Stand By Your Lands – Northwestern CA, May 26
EVENT: Stand By Your Lands – Northwestern CA, May 26 https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SBYL-logo-from-Jamies-1024x768.png 1024 768 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SBYL-logo-from-Jamies-1024x768.pngHistoric package of public lands bills passes the House of Representatives
Historic package of public lands bills passes the House of Representatives https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/P1020338-View-down-Eel-W-S-River-to-English-Ridge-1024x768.jpg 1024 768 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/P1020338-View-down-Eel-W-S-River-to-English-Ridge-1024x768.jpgby Ryan Henson On February 26, 2021 the House of Representatives passed the Protecting America’s Wilderness (PAW) and Public Lands Act, also known as H.R. 803, by a vote of…
read moreWhitebark Pine Being Considered for Threatened Status
Whitebark Pine Being Considered for Threatened Status https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Neal-Kramer-2_CalFlora.jpeg 900 675 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Neal-Kramer-2_CalFlora.jpegPotential Endangered Species listing of an important American West tree species By André Sanchez Often considered the pine species that marks the tree line of mountains in the Western United…
read moreSpotted owls won’t get needed protection
Spotted owls won’t get needed protection https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Northern-Spotted-Owl-USFWS-Pacific-Region-2.jpg 593 553 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Northern-Spotted-Owl-USFWS-Pacific-Region-2.jpgAn uncertain future for a creature of the night by André Sanchez A long-standing symbol for conservation, the northern spotted owl’s (NSO) future is more uncertain than ever before. The…
read moreSorting out the 2020 wildfires and their effect on wild places
Sorting out the 2020 wildfires and their effect on wild places https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Ecological-foresty-graphic-from-TNC.jpg 820 845 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Ecological-foresty-graphic-from-TNC.jpgby Steve Evans People throughout California are breathing a sigh of relief with the first major storm of the 2020-21 season producing rain and snow to quench the many wildfires…
read moreTime to increase spending on forest management
Time to increase spending on forest management https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Wild-Cattle-Mountain-Mill-Creek-1024x682.jpg 1024 682 California Wilderness Coalition California Wilderness Coalition https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Wild-Cattle-Mountain-Mill-Creek-1024x682.jpgby Chris Morrill This year’s record breaking wildfire season in California – burning more than 4 million acres, destroying 9,200 structures and killing 31 people – clearly demonstrates that more…
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