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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.
Annual Report 2024
Hot off the press! Take a look at all PFT has achieved over the past year—in the arenas of policy, conservation, stewardship, public engagement, and beyond—thanks to your critical support! PDF below. [pdf-embedder...
Donor Highlight: Erik Wohlgemuth
Winter 2025 Donor Highlight: Erik Wohlgemuth Erik Wohlgemuth is CEO of Future 500, and Secretary for PFT’s Board of Directors. Erik’s expertise spans environmental strategy, as well as the private and NGO sectors. We asked him about his love of forests and his...
Engaging the Next Generation on Mount Ashland Demonstration Forest
Winter 2025 Engaging the Next Generation on Mount Ashland Demonstration Forest PFT is continuing its mission to advance climate-resilient restoration through our Mt. Ashland Demonstration Forest (MADF), a vital outdoor classroom for local students. This 1,130-acre...
Documenting the Tallest Trees: A Conversation with Michael Taylor
Winter 2025 Documenting the Tallest Trees: A Conservation with Michael Taylor Pacific Forest Trust supports Michael Taylor’s work documenting the tallest, biggest trees in California and beyond. Here, he shares some of his findings and motivations. 1. What compels...
Shaping California’s Fire Policy
Winter 2025 Shaping California’s Fire Policy Pacific Forest Trust plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving key fire legislation that promotes the use of beneficial fire as a tool for reducing wildfire risk and restoring ecosystem health. This year, PFT was the...
Pioneering Large-Scale Prescribed Fire for Healthy Private Working Forests
Winter 2025 Pioneering Large-Scale Prescribed Fire for Healthy Private Working Forests PFT is a “think and do” organization. Our work in restoring good fire to the landscape is a powerful example of that. PFT’s pioneering work to develop incentives and policies to...