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PFT is conserving America's working forests for all their public benefits: wood, water, wildlife, and a well-balanced climate. pacificforest.org

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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It is possible to cut trees and conserve forests at the same time. It's all about logging with intention. Check out the clip below to learn about the differences between clear cutting and managing for the health of the whole forest. #beyondthetreesfilm #pacificforesttrust #foresthealth #landtrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
PFT was featured in Mansion Global's article on working forest conservation easements, a tool PFT pioneered to conserve private forests for a range of public benefits, including climate resilience, clean water, wildlife habitat, & wildfire prevention. www.mansionglobal.com/articles/how...
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How to Keep Your Kids From Destroying the Ancestral Estate—and Get a Tax Break in the Process
Easements offer financial upside in several ways as well as a way to conserve the land
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
At van Eck Oregon, work is underway to build tidal & ecological resilience! Trees removed to improve an overstocked Sitka spruce plantation are getting a second life—helping restore 1.7 miles of Wright Creek & Poole Slough. Read more about the project here: www.pacificforest.org/august-2026-...
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A critical piece of Pacific Forest Trust’s work is to help CA scale up efforts to restore a more natural, safer, & less catastrophic fire regime." Read "Fire Policy Changes are Heating up in Sacramento" in PFT's recent Forest Flash & subscribe: www.pacificforest.org/august-2026-...
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congratulations to our longtime partners at the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council on 40 years of protecting & stewarding ancestral lands & waters, & 30 years of Partnership with PFT! Read their latest newsletter with updates on their recent work: mailchi.mp/cafa95202b89...
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
30 years ago, PFT partnered with the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council on a groundbreaking agreement protecting 4,000 acres of redwood forest along CA's Lost Coast. Click below to read our recent Forest Flash article about this influential project: www.pacificforest.org/august-2026-...
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Have you read our most recent annual report? PFT has made significant advances in conservation, climate action, biodiversity protection, & the use of good fire to protect communities & forests from catastrophic fire, & we're continuing to work hard towards these goals. bit.ly/4zvMXeF
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Annual Report 2025 - Pacific Forest Trust
Hot off the press! While 2025 was a tumultuous year, PFT made significant advances in conservation, climate action, biodiversity protection, and the use of good fire to protect both communities and fo...
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The next two weeks (before the end of the CA legislative season) are critical in our push for meaningful funding for wildfire mitigation. Along with our partners, we'll have a couple billboards up around Sacramento. We all need to let our reps know how important this funding is.
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We talk a lot about the ecosystem benefits of well-managed forests, but don't forget about the personal benefits of spending time in forests. From boosting your immune system, to lowering blood pressure, to reducing stress hormones, forests clearly make us happier & healthier. #pacificforesttrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Join Pacific Forest Trust to lead our team of innovative and effective conservation experts as Executive Vice President. We’re looking for a hands-on, proven, collaborative leader. Click to learn more. www.pacificforest.org/about-us-car... #pacificforesttrust #hiring #nonprofit #landtrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The growing scale and complexity of the wildfire crisis demand new approaches, which is why we hired Lauren Cahr as our new Project Manager for our Oregon Fuels, Forests, and Funding Initiative. Click to learn more about Lauren and how she'll be helping at this vital time. bit.ly/4ggbM5J
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Pacific Forest Trust has honed in on private forests as the areas where we can have the greatest impact. Check out the clip below from the documentary Beyond the Trees to learn more about why private forests are so important to ecosystem health. beyondthetrees.org #pacificforesttrust #landtrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
PFT’s Stewardship and Outreach Associate Lyndia Hammer recently presented on a panel at NW Land Camp, an OR and WA Land Trusts conference, discussing the use of prescribed fire. Click the link to learn more in our most recent Forest Flash Newsletter. bit.ly/4xnlcT #pacificforesttrust #nwlandcamp
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Carbon emissions are the # 1 contributor to climate change. But forests have the capacity to store this carbon for thousands of years. Learn about how Carbon Offsets get landowners paid for the trees they don't cut, & how PFT is making a difference. www.beyondthetrees.org #pacificforesttrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Hot off the Press! Have you read our annual report? PFT made significant advances in conservation, climate action, biodiversity protection, & the use of good fire to protect communities & forests from catastrophic fire. Our hard work continues in 2026! Read our 2025 Annual Report: bit.ly/4yvhl8D
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We need to have proactive, thoughtful, & integrated plans that allow us to live with fire while supporting healthy ecosystems, thriving communities, & resilient forests. PFT, with CA FWD & RLF, convened listening sessions to gather input & develop a Strategic Action Plan. bit.ly/44ZOmMn
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
How do wildlife sightings help measure forest health and influence forest management? Watch this clip from Beyond the Trees to learn about habitat restoration and conservation in the van Eck forests. #pacificforesttrust #foresthealth #habitatrestoration #beyondthetreesfilm
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Bringing Fire Back to the Redwoods: At its May 28 meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board approved a $1,991,000 grant to Pacific Forest Trust for the Fieldbrook Valley Redwood Restoration Project in the van Eck Forest in Humboldt County! Click to learn more: bit.ly/4vUBDGS #pacificforesttrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
This little mountain beaver (Aplodontia ruff) was recently spotted at PFT's Mt. Ashland Demonstration Forest! It looks like this one is hard at work tying up loose ends before the holiday weekend, just like the rest of us! Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July from Pacific Forest Trust!
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A Butterfly Oasis at PFT's Mt Ashland Demonstration Forest! The Siskiyou Crest is home to remarkable biodiversity, from large mammals to tiny insects & the plants that support them. Learn how surveying butterflies is helping us conserve this ecosystem: bit.ly/4y0WNV1 #pacificforesttrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Can prescribed burns reduce CA’s air pollution? It may sound counterintuitive, but new research from Stanford suggests that annual Rx burns could substantially reduce pollution during CA's worst wildfire years. A recent KQED article breaks down the science: bit.ly/4f6DCBG #prescribedfire
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Good News Network just published a story about a ringtail spotted in the Epstein Family Forest! This rare sighting is a sign that their restoration work is truly having positive impacts to habitats and is supporting wildlife and clean water. Read more: bit.ly/4gCIAr5. #pacificforesttrust
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Sighting of Elusive 'Miner's Cat' a Fitting Reward for Philanthropists Rewilding Their Private Land
Because of their rodent-hunting abilities, they were often kept as pets in mining camps and cabins, earning them the name "miner's cat."
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Have you ever thought about the similarities between managing forests and conservation? The connection might not be obvious at first, but the parallels are surprisingly strong. This clip from Beyond the Trees explains the relationship between the two worlds. Watch the film: www.beyondthetrees.org.
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
For Wildlife Wednesday this week, we're sharing a trail cam video of a black bear. As you can see, they're beary good at hide-and-seek—and even better at climbing trees! They often climb for safety, rest, and foraging. #wildlifewednesday #pacificforesttrust #californiawildlife
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
In the documentary Beyond the Trees, world-renowned forest ecologist Dr. Jerry Franklin explains how PFT changed the conversation for private landowners by demonstrating that their forests can provide both economic & ecological benefits. Watch the film here: www.beyondthetrees.org. #beyondthetrees
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
It's Wildlife Wednesday! Check out this trail camera footage of an elk in a wallow! Wallows serve multiple purposes for elk. They can provide relief from biting insects, and during the rut, bulls use them to cover themselves in scent and pheromones that help attract cows. #pacificforesttrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
California’s Budget Dilemma Threatens Forests, Conservation The Governor’s "May Revise” budget was recently released & it poses real threats to our forest’s health, fire resilience, & conservation overall. But, there is also some good news. Learn more from our Forest Flash article: bit.ly/43rcsPx
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
What exactly is a conservation easement—and how does it help protect working forests for future generations? This short clip from PFT & VanEck's documentary, Beyond the Trees, clearly explains how easements work. Watch the full film at www.beyondthetrees.org. #conservationeasement #foresthealth
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
For Wildlife Wednesday, we're celebrating California Condors! After more than a century away, a California condor has returned to Oregon skies. Condor B9 recently flew from Northern CA to southern OR, marking the first documented free-flying California condor in the state since 1904.
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The Future of the Epstein Family Forest has been Funded! We are thrilled to share the news that the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) has approved funding for the conservation of the Epstein Family Forest abutting Ashland, OR. Click to read about this remarkable landscape! lnkd.in/gN_jBwZy
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Northwest Land Camp is happening June 23–26, 2026, at the Florence Event Center in Florence, Oregon. Join 300 conservation professionals for 35+ peer-led workshops and panels advancing the work of Northwest land trusts and conservationists. Click for more info: bit.ly/4fbMmap
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
It's Wildlife Wednesday, and this black bear stopped to pose for a portrait! Black bears provide many ecosystem benefits, such as seed dispersal and forest regeneration. This is important in mixed-conifer forests, coast range forests, oak woodlands, and chaparral habitats. #pacificforesttrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
It’s time to give Nature a voice in the legal system. This summer, join a global community committed to advancing Earth law & the Rights of Nature worldwide at The Earth Law Center's Signature Summer Course. • 8 live (virtual) classes between 6/1 - 6/24. Learn more here: bit.ly/4vfXRCw
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Earth Law Summer Course 2026 - Learn Eco Law Online — Earth Law Center
2026 Earth Law Summer Course To Explore Nature’s Rights, Environmental Justice, And Legal Frameworks For A Sustainable Future.
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Today is the UN Intl Day for Biological Diversity, which is a great opportunity to share some gray fox cuteness from one of our trail cameras. The world can't survive without biodiversity, & healthy whole forest ecosystems are essential. #biodiversityday #pacificforesttrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Forests are more than just trees. They filter our air & water, are home to countless living creatures, & are essential to a livable world. Click to watch our documentary, Beyond the Trees, explaining why it's imporant to manage for whole forest health: www.beyondthetrees.org #pacificforesttrust
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
CA is considering giving oil refineries & other major polluters billions in free pollution permits with a major overhaul of its carbon market. This could have serious budgetary impacts for wildfire preparedness & resilience, among other climate impacts. Read more here: bit.ly/3Rn18kE
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$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions
A new carbon market proposal could send billions in free permits to industry while cutting money for California programs.
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
As a pivotal member of Pacific Forest Trust’s Development & Communications team, the Development Associate plays a key fundraising support role. This position is based in Portland, OR, and has significant room for learning and growth. Apply now - pacificforest.org/dev-associat...
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Years of habitat restoration & reconnecting tributaries are paying off in CA! 30,000 endangered coho salmon returned to Mendocino Coast rivers this year — a record-breaking comeback! Read the full article from NOAA Fisheries here: bit.ly/3OT99Nw #habitatrestoration @fisheries.noaa.gov
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We often talk about the ecological and economic value of healthy forests—but they have personal benefits as well. Time in forests is proven to reduce stress, anxiety, & depression, while improving mood, focus, & well-being. We hope you have a chance to get outside & connect with nature soon!
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
May the Forest Be With You! Today, let’s celebrate forests and the power of whole forest ecosystems to solve critical environmental and economic challenges.
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Pacific Forest Trust was pleased to participate in @SFClimateWeek with a panel focusing on the essential benefits of forests and other lands as climate solutions for both mitigation and adaptation. Click the following link to learn more: bit.ly/3PijDGd
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April 2026 - Pacific Forest Trust
In this Issue: “Managing Forests and Agricultural Lands for Climate Benefits” at Climate Week 2026, Expanding Our Staff and Impact, and Forest Fete Fun and Fundraising
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Happy Arbor Day! Planting trees is important—but in today’s climate, healthy, functioning forest systems matter much more than individual saplings. In a new op-ed, PFT President & co-founder Laurie Wayburn explains why, and how, we can manage forests for their many benefits. bit.ly/4cLVcIU
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This Arbor Day, Let’s Move Past the Myths
We need policies that enhance water supplies, reduce wildfire risk, and support rural economies.
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Wow! Thank you to everyone who was a part of Forest Fete 2026 last week! It was such a special evening, and we’re grateful to have shared it with you. You can view additional photos from the evening at the link below. bit.ly/4eyhvnZ
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Check out this recent op-ed by Carlos Garcia in The Oregonian, exploring how shared values around clean water, healthy lands, & strong communities can help move beyond long-standing natural resource conflicts, and how land trusts play an important role. bit.ly/4mEAoHY
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Opinion: Oregon’s common ground isn’t a myth. It’s our landscape.
Oregon's management of natural resources have for decades been framed as conflicts, but it doesn't have to be, writes Carlos Garcia, of the Oregon Community Foundation. Land trusts are one way that Or...
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Less than a week until Forest Fete, our annual gala and premiere social event for all those who love forests and what they provide to sustain us! Join us at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco on Thursday, April 16th at 6:15 pm. Click to buy tickets before it's too late! www.forestfete.org
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Have you ever seen a ringtail? These nocturnal mammals are excellent climbers and are listed as an Oregon Conservation Strategy Species. This one was spotted by Elster Photography in Southern OR. We’re advancing conservation on this land so it remains healthy & productive for animals like this one.
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Forest Fete is less than 2 weeks away! PFT's annual gala is the premier social event for all those who love forests. Join us at the JCCSF on April 16, 2026 from 6:15 pm - 10:00 p.m. for Forest Fete 2026 -- Forests: Solving the Climate Puzzle. Click for tickets and to learn more: forestfete.org
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
A pair of CA condors reintroduced by the Yurok Tribe to Northern CA appear to have established the first nest in the region in more than a century, and they are incubating an egg! They are nesting in a remote old-growth redwood. Click to learn more bit.ly/4drMYaX #oldgrowthforest #cacondor
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
SF Climate Week is April 18–26! Don’t miss Laurie Wayburn, Co-Founder and President of Pacific Forest Trust, speaking with Will Horwath at UC Law on April 20, 3 PM. They'll be discussing Managing Forests & Agricultural Lands for Climate Benefits. Register here: bit.ly/4sFvHzH
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Pacific Forest Trust @pacificforest.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Join us at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm for Forest Fete 2026 -- Forests: Solving the Climate Puzzle. Click to buy tickets to our annual gala for all those who love #forests and what they provide to sustain us. forestfete.org.
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