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Forest Flash: Wins for Wildlife
In this issue: HB 4134: A Smart Investment in Oregon’s Future that Makes Sense for Wildlife and People, PFT’s Stewardship in Action, and Supporting Wildlife through Ecological Forest Management
Forest Flash: January 2026
In this issue: facilitating the use of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risk, welcoming new PFT Board Member Malcolm North, and conserving key salmon spawning in southern Oregon.
President’s Letter: Winter 2026
Hope in Challenging Times: Miracles can happen. This October, after a century, salmon returned to spawn up the newly undammed Klamath River.
Returning a piece of Yosemite to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation
Overlooking Yosemite Valley and both forks of the Wild and Scenic Merced River, Henness Ridge is a place of extraordinary beauty and profound cultural and ecological significance.
States Embrace Natural Climate Solutions
As climate-driven disasters like wildfires and severe storms increase, states are intensifying restoration and conservation efforts to help nature help us.
Diversity on the Siskiyou Crest
PFT’s Mount Ashland Demonstration Forest (MADF) is a remarkably diverse mosaic of forest and meadows, both wet and dry.
A Bright Spot in a Divided Time: Advancing Forest Conservation through Bipartisan Leadership
In today’s polarized political climate, the Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act represents a rare point of agreement — and a meaningful way forward for private forestland forest conservation.
Ensuring Forest Futures
PFT has incredible partners and supporters. We spoke with Susie Schroll, a longtime supporter, about why she works with PFT. She has supported us for over 20 years, as a contributor, an easement Grantor, and a partner managing her forestland.
An Update from our Stewardship Team
Stewardship Manager Shay Brown, Stewardship Associate Lyndia Hammer, and Stewardship Director Jack Singer share insight into on their work with PFT.
ForestLife: Winter 2026
Returning Land to the Southern Sierra Miwuk, States Embracing Natural Climate Solutions, Diversity on the Siskiyou Crest, and the Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act
Forest Flash: December 2025
What an extraordinary year 2025 has been for Pacific Forest Trust! Find is a highlight reel of 2025 achievements, with signs of even greater impacts ahead, in our last Forest Flash!
Forest Flash: November 2025
FOREST FLASH November 2025 In Pacific Forest Trust's e-newsletter, Forest Flash, we send you the most recent PFT news and updates on forests, clean water, climate, and wildlife. Subscribe here. Returning a Piece of Yosemite to Native Stewardship Overlooking Yosemite...
Forest Flash: October 2025
FOREST FLASH October 2025 In Pacific Forest Trust's e-newsletter, Forest Flash, we send you the most recent PFT news and updates on forests, clean water, climate, and wildlife. Subscribe here. Spooky Season in the Forest: Who's Lurking on Our Trails? This time of...
Forest Flash: September 2025
FOREST FLASH September 2025 In Pacific Forest Trust's e-newsletter, Forest Flash, we send you the most recent PFT news and updates on forests, clean water, climate, and wildlife. Subscribe here. Forestry in Action: McCloud High School Students Explore the McCloud Soda...
Forest Flash: August 2025
FOREST FLASH August 2025 In Pacific Forest Trust's e-newsletter, Forest Flash, we send you the most recent PFT news and updates on forests, clean water, climate, and wildlife. Subscribe here. Adanac Ranch: A Biodiversity Anchor for the North Coast Pacific Forest Trust...