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Updated CA Budget more than doubles climate mitigation funding for forests and other biocarbon
Update CA budget more than doubles climate mitigation funding for forests and other biocarbon
Mt. Shasta Headwaters Project receives $9.09 million grant
On Thursday, California’s Wildlife Conservation Board voted unanimously to approve $9.09 million in grant funding for the Pacific Forest Trust to acquire a conservation easement on the first phase of the Mt. Shasta Headwaters project, encompassing twenty square miles of working forests that surround the historic mill town of McCloud.
Memories of Dr. Hal Salwasser
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Hal Salwasser, former PFT board member. Hal was a leader in forest stewardship who helped change the direction of our national forests and build a new generation of forest stewards.
Our take: President Obama releases Priority Agenda for Enhancing Climate Resilience.
We commend the Obama administration for recognizing the positive role that forests and other lands play in addressing climate change, and we commend the report as a significant compendium of current climate-related federal programs that affect natural resources, if not yet a true way forward to harness these resources to mitigate climate change.
Forests are key to climate: Response to “To Save the, Planet, don’t Plant Trees, NYT Sep. 19, 2014
Forest loss and degradation is the second largest source of CO2 emissions, and the source of 30+% of net “excess”, human-emitted CO2 in the atmosphere today. However, N. Unger suggests that forests were not essential in creating a safe atmosphere for human evolution (which, of course, they were).
Video: Dr. Jerry Franklin and Dr. Steve Sillett Discuss Old Growth in a New Economy
Join the Pacific Forest Trust for a very special discussion with two of the world’s preeminent forest scientists, Dr. Jerry Franklin and Dr. Steve Sillett.
A huge win for forests and landowners!
“The America Gives More Act,” which contains the “Conservation Easement Incentive Act” passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 277-130, clearing a way to create a permanent tax incentive for donating all or part of a conservation easement.
A Historic Gift for a Historic Occasion: Yosemite Turns 150
On Yosemite’s 150th anniversary, PFT is giving what we hope is just the beginning of a historic gift—the 80-acre O’Conner Ranch. Sitting along Yosemite’s western boundary, three miles west of Chinquapin and Highway 41, this gift parcel is made possible in part through the generosity of the Resources Legacy Fund.
California Invests Climate Funds in Forests, Natural and Working Lands
California 2014-15 budget makes historic investments in forests and other natural, working lands to reduce carbon emission and increase carbon storage to help achieve the state’s ambitious climate goals. The funding for these investments was generated by the auction of pollution allowances under the state’s cap and trade program created by AB 32.
Pacific Forest Trust and the Forest Stewardship Council
PFT just celebrated its 20th anniversary. And another organization that was started in 1994 is just about to do the same: the Forest Stewardship Council, which sets certification standards for environmentally appropriate, socially responsible and economically viable forest management.
You look Marvelous!
The pictures from Forest Fete 2014 are up, and you can see them here now! A big thank you to everyone who made it all possible. Until next year, enjoy!
Re: Accounting for Carbon Emissions from Forests
We are writing to express our deep concern as to the flawed science being used to justify certain budget proposals regarding expenditure under AB 32 fee revenues. California’s proposed budget includes recommendations for including thinning treatments as part of the expenditures under the Cap and Trade revenues.
What Inspires you? Honorable MentionsFirst Place
We challenged you to go out and show us what inspires you about forests, and you blew us away with your responses. We had over 100 entries, and our judges voted to select the top 20 photos.
PFT’s Statement on Gov. Brown’s 2014 Spending Plan
Today’s budget announcement by the Governor represents an important first investment of C&T funds to amplify California’s commitment to lower CO2 emissions.
PFT Statement on ARB Scoping Plan
Pacific Forest Trust is very pleased that California continues to recognize that forests and natural lands can be either a major source of climate pollution, or they can be a cost effective way of removing carbon dioxide from the air.