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Forests Forever was founded in 1989 during the historic campaign to save Headwaters ancient redwood forest in Humboldt County. For over 30 years we have been rallying Californians in defense of the state’s 17 million acres of woodland ecosystems.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · Dec 19

Your comments are urgently needed to stop this costly, destructive and highly polluting industrial boondoggle from getting a foothold here.

Help keep this forest-destroying industry out of California!

What may be the most forest-devastating project in California in generations has now been unveiled in a proposal for public review.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 3h

Please give a generous gift today to help our fight to protect and enhance the forests and wildlife habitat of California.

Your contribution today will help California’s forests thrive!

By making a contribution today, you are supporting our year-round defense of California's forests.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 8h

“'There’s definitely no shortage of stories about endangered species and threatened ecosystems. So as long as those continue, we’re gonna keep trying to tell ’em.'”

Episode 156: The Golden Toad – Hope, Loss, and the Power of Conservation Storytelling

Trevor Ritland spent two years in the cloud forests of Costa Rica before returning to the United States to complete graduate work in documentary studies and sci

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 13h

“'We’ve seen the irreparable harm that can happen when our parks go understaffed. Vandalism, trash and human waste will tarnish natural treasures that are the envy of the world. But apparently nothing says ‘Make America Great Again’ like turning Yosemite into one giant toilet.'” buff.ly/Wh1glIW

National Parks Are Staying Open During the Government Shutdown, Putting Visitors and Resources at Risk - Inside Climate News

The last shutdown left parks across the country in disarray, with protected resources vandalized, iconic species attacked and bathrooms overflowing with waste. Park service veterans warn this time…

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 1d

"The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed in July with exclusively Republican support, accelerated the phaseout of tax credits promised under the Inflation Reduction Act for wind and solar projects." buff.ly/5KhYsYU

With Federal Support for Wind and Solar Waning, States Are Trying to Push Policy Through on Their Own - Inside Climate News

A new report from the think tank Clean Tomorrow tracks how states are expanding—or restricting—where renewable energy projects can be built.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 1d

"Bashir notes that grid infrastructure must be updated when each new data center comes in—a cost that residents are subsidizing. In a 2025 report, the Dominion Energy found that that residential electric bills are projected to more than double by 2039..."

A.I. Is on the Rise, and So Is the Environmental Impact of the Data Centers That Drive It

The demand for data centers is growing faster than our ability to mitigate their skyrocketing economic and environmental costs

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 2d

"Scientists say this constant volleying could have profound consequences for wolves in the contiguous U.S., undermining the decades of work that conservationists and governments have done to bring them back from the brink."

Political Whiplash Is Terrible for Wolves’ Future. But More Is Coming. - Inside Climate News

After a judge lamented the “political yo-yo” process embroiling wolf management in the Northern Rockies, no one appears to know how to deescalate the debate.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 2d

Well researched, clearly written, and with a forceful message about the fate of the world’s threatened woodlands, Forests Forever: Their Ecology, Restoration and Protection should appeal to college-level readers and to a broad public concerned with the environment and biodiversity.

Forests Forever: Their Ecology, Restoration, and Protection

Forests Forever discusses how we might learn to live with forests without destroying them.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 2d

"'When you get back, it’s a whole startup process. It is disruptive. It leads to more inefficiency and frustration with the public and with our government,' Fitzwilliams said."

Former supervisor of Colorado’s busiest national forest says public lands are ‘being held captive’ amid government shutdown

During his more than three decades working for the U.S. Forest Service, Scott Fitzwilliams endured his fair share of government shutdowns. There was a 35-day partial shutdown — the longest in the…

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 3d

"Laudato Si’ asserted human activity to be the unambiguous driver of climate change and castigated the inaction of the world’s political leaders as a dereliction of moral duty. It was one of the most influential statements on climate change ever made by a religious leader." buff.ly/6zFbyae

In First Address on Climate Change, Pope Leo Signals Continuity With Francis—and Opposition to Trump - Inside Climate News

The pontiff called on people all over the world to demand action on climate from their governments. Right-wing pundits in the U.S. immediately denounced his message as “woke.”

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 3d

"It’s possible the Sycamore Gap tree was even older, because the slice was three feet off the ground; if researchers were to study a section that was even lower, they would expect to find even more rings."

By Counting Growth Rings, Researchers Solve the Mystery of the Sycamore Gap Tree's Age

A new analysis shows that the historic tree was at least 100 to 120 years old in September 2023, when two men illegally chopped it down

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 4d

Without surrounding trees to shield the big ones, and with their roots broken up by heavy logging machinery and exposed by ensuing soil erosion, giant sequoias are much more vulnerable to being pushed over by the wind.

Restore, Reinhabit, Re-enchant

What does Forests Forever's motto mean?

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 4d

"The new efforts demonstrate how difficult it is to erase or obscure climate science from the public in an era when thousands of scientists and computers around the world are continuously calculating and measuring climate and greenhouse gas emissions." buff.ly/wtK1csd

Despite the Trump Administration’s Best Efforts to Suppress It, Climate Science Is Alive and Well Online - Inside Climate News

Hundreds of scientists worldwide are collaborating to combat misinformation by making accurate climate information widely available to the public.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 4d

"The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to erect a 27-mile section of the border wall here, despite a legal challenge still playing out in the courts. When completed, the 30ft-high barrier will tear through one of the last pristine, unbroken grasslands in the west."

Border wall slicing through Arizona wildlife corridor begins construction: ‘A show of force for nothing’

The 30ft-high wall between the US and Mexico will cut through one of the last unbroken grasslands in the west, leaving residents alarmed over the potential impact on wildlife and water use

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 5d

"Citizens need to take an active role in political decisions, he said, as 'only then will it be possible to mitigate the damage done to the environment'."

Pope Leo hits out at critics of global warming

In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 5d

"The world’s biggest countries include Russia, Canada, China, and the U.S., which collectively account for nearly 30% of the world’s total landmass."

The Total Area of Every Country, in One Chart

A complete look at the world’s countries by total area, highlighting both global giants and small but significant nations.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 6d

“‘If you want to save wild animals, you have to work with local people, find ways for them to live without harming the environment and then getting worried about children and what future they could have if we go on as business as usual,' she said."

What to know about the life and legacy of chimpanzee researcher and wildlife advocate Jane Goodall

Famed primatologist Jane Goodall was renowned for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees but dedicated her life to helping all wild animals and the natural world.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 6d

Staying in touch via the Forests Forever email list is fast and saves paper! It is the best way we have of keeping in regular contact with supporters like you and letting you know about the ways you can take action to protect our forests.

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Forests Forever was founded in 1989 during the historic campaign to save the Headwaters ancient redwood forest in Humboldt County, California. Our efforts helped galvanize the broad-based public…

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 6d

"Park advocacy groups who have criticized the Trump budget cuts say remaing park staff hustled to keep visitors happy and safe, but the workload is unsustainable, especially as seasonal employees begin leaving in the coming weeks."

National parks appear to have weathered summer tourism storm despite cuts

Behind the scenes, park advocacy groups and some staff members said all is not well in the country's national parks.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 7d

"At their largest, microplastics measure up to 5,000 microns (5 millimeters). This is still tiny, but visible to the human eye. At the lower end of the scale, they can shrink to just 1 micron, far below what most people can see with their own eyes."

How Small Are Microplastics? We Put Things Into Perspective

How small are microplastics? We compare them to everyday objects to see how tiny they are—and why they're dangerous to our health.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 7d

"Lions are more than charismatic megafauna shaping the balance of species in the savannah food web. As such, their presence or absence can tell us a lot about the health of an ecosystem."

Counting kings: How annual lion surveys reveal the health of Africa’s protected areas (commentary)

On a dawn drive through a savannah reserve in Zambia, a ranger slows the truck and points to a faint trail in the dust. It is not the spoor of an antelope or a stray cow. It is the print of a lioness…

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 8d

Urge your elected officials to co-sponsor the Roadless Area Conservation Act and fight against the administration's plan to rescind the Roadless Rule!

Save the Roadless Rule, wild forests!

Tell your members of Congress to vigorously oppose this senseless and destructive action, which would represent a giant leap backward in efforts to resolve the climate and biodiversity crises.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 8d

“'The audacity of elected officials voting for legislation to fully strip our legal rights away when injured by chemicals is stunning. Especially in this age of Maha when an unprecedented number of Americans are rallying against toxins in food and the environment.'”

Outrage mounts as Republicans in Congress move to protect pesticide makers from lawsuits

Bayer, maker of Roundup weedkiller, founded group pushing to block cancer claim suits against pesticide makers

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 8d

"More than 99 percent of Americans are opposed to the Trump Administration’s plan to ditch the Roadless Rule, which protects some of our most cherished hunting and fishing spots on U.S. National Forest land."

More Than 99 Percent of Americans Disapprove of Roadless Rule Rollbacks, According to New Analysis

A public comment period for the planned rescission of the Roadless Rule ended Friday with more than 99 percent of comments opposing the move.

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 9d

“'The concept of biosphere reserves is that biodiversity conservation is a pillar of socioeconomic development' and can contribute to the economy [and] that conflict and misunderstanding can result if local communities are left out of decision-making and planning."

UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves amid biodiversity challenges and climate change

The U.N. cultural agency UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves. Scientists, residents and officials cooperate in the reserves to preserve important areas of ecological biodiversity and…

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Forests Forever @forestsforeverca.bsky.social · 9d

"Park employees’ experiences, which several people described to me and dozens more have shared publicly, suggest that the Department of the Interior sacrificed long-term stewardship of American lands to maintain a veneer of normalcy for this summer’s crowds."

Trump Is Setting the National Parks Up to Fail

Workers say the real crisis is happening behind the scenes.

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