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Op Ed: Forests can help boost California’s economic recovery
Forests can help boost California’s economic recovery By Laurie Wayburn - May 13, 2020 As California begins its recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, the Legislature has a short window to simultaneously address both our current economic losses and ongoing climate...
Forest Flash: springing into stewardship!
In this issue: springing into stewardship, Forest Fete 2020, and PFT’s 2019 Annual Report.
ForestLife Spring 2020
Six generations of stewardship at Phillips Family Tree Farm; Oregon makes history; an alliance for forests and water; the benefits of carbon offsets; Yosemite rises from the ashes; safeguarding our water; and more!
Safeguarding California’s water supply, the natural way
California is in a drought, again. Restoring our watershed infrastructure to improve water security is cost-effective and has many co-benefits. Learn how we can do it inside.
Rising from the ashes: restoration at Yosemite
PFT’s holdings on the border of Yosemite National Park, burned by the Ferguson fire, will soon be teeming with new growth! Read about our work to restore this landscape inside.
Forest carbon offsets: making a difference now and in the long run
Forest carbon offsets, pioneered as a compliance tool under AB 32 and perhaps the best-known forest emissions reductions tool, are an important part of the forest climate solutions portfolio. Learn more inside.
Growing our alliance for forests & water
We are pleased to announce a new partner in our Springs for Life ForestWater Alliance! Find out more inside.
Governor’s historic Executive Order moves Oregon forward on climate
The Governor of Oregon has made an historic Executive Order, propelling Oregon forward in the climate policy. Read more inside.
For love of the land and heritage: Phillips Family Tree Farm
Read about Gary Hendrix and family – creative, conscientious stewardship through six generations!
Meet Pacific Forest Trust’s valuable volunteers
It’s been said that Pacific Forest Trust “punches above our weight class”—our impact belies our size. One reason for that is the pro bono help we are fortunate to receive from legal, regulatory, and scientific experts. Learn about two of our crucial volunteers inside.
President’s Letter: Spring 2020 Forest Life
A message from PFT’s President, Laurie A. Wayburn.
2019 Annual Report
PFT is pioneering new and effective approaches to managing and conserving forests for their climate services, amongst other values. Read about all about that and other highlights of PFT’s work in 2019 inside.
Forest Flash: Rising Resilient in a Time of Crisis
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, no more than once or twice a month. In this issue: Rising Resilient in a Time of Crisis.
PFT supports Oregon climate bill SB 1530
On February 11, 2020, PFT submitted a letter to express our strong support for SB 1530, a bill in the Oregon Legislature which will reduce climate emissions in Oregon and invest in forests and other natural and working lands.
Forest Flash: Climate progress in 2020, and encouraging conservation and connectivity
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, no more than once or twice a month. In this issue: Climate progress in 2020, and encouraging conservation and connectivity.