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Fighting for prescribed fire in the California Budget
Pacific Forest Trust is working with allies to advocate for prescribed fire and community protection in the California Budget.
CARBON Act Passes CA State Assembly with Bipartisan Support
The CARBON Act (AB 1433, Wood) which would leverage nature for climate change adaptation and mitigation passed the CA Assembly with bipartisan support.
Proposed Scoping Plan – PFT Comments
From clarifying state leadership and standards in regional implementation to incorporating more natural fire regimes to the landscape. PFT Comments on the Proposed Scoping Plan.
Finding Balance in Black Carbon Emissions from Wildfires
Policies seek to reduce black carbon emissions. Yet, fire suppression only creates greater risks. How can we restore fire and find a balance?
A Collective Call for More Prescribed Fire Funding
Environmental organizations join the Pacific Forest Trust in calling for increased support for prescribed fire programs in California.
Four Ways to Improve California’s Forest Carbon Plan
Pacific Forest Trust Comments: Four Ways to Improve California’s Forest Carbon Plan
Navigating the American Carbon World Conference April 19 – 21, 2017
Navigating the American Carbon World Conference April 19 - 21, 2017 San Francisco, CA 2017 marks the 15th consecutive year Navigating the American Carbon World (NACW) will bring together the most active and influential players in North American climate policy and...
Fires, Black Carbon, and Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, Oh My!
Pacific Forest Trust Comments: California’s Revised Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Strategy
Modeling How Lands Can Help Meet California’s Climate Goals
Pacific Forest Trust Comments: California’s Air Resources Board and Lawrence Berkeley National Labs are developing a model for natural and working lands.
Ensuring lasting benefits in CAL FIRE’s new Forest Health grant program
Pacific Forest Trust Comments: CAL FIRE draft guidelines for new Forest Health GGRF grant program.
Why Forests Matter in Oregon’s Cap-and-Trade Study
Pacific Forest Trust Comments: The importance of including forests and other natural and working lands in Oregon’s cap-and-trade program
Comments on California’s Scoping Plan: Discussion Draft
Pacific Forest Trust Comments: Increase carbon stores and resilience to climate change by conserving Natural Working Lands.
Comments on California’s Scoping Plan: Natural Working Lands Workshop
Comments on natural and working lands in California’s Scoping Plan: establish consistent inventories, clearly define climate goals, and continue offsets.
Carbon neutral biomass energy?
Done right, biomass can be part of a sustainable energy future. Done wrong, it will add to already dangerous levels of CO2.
California Plans for 2050: Vibrant Communities and Landscapes
What role can natural lands play in helping California meet its 2050 climate change goals? Vibrant Communities and Landscapes explores the state’s vision.