What exactly is a conservation easement—& how does it help protect working forests for future generations? This short clip from PFT's documentary, Beyond the Trees, clearly explains how easements work. Watch the full film: beyondthetrees.org. #conservationeasement

Pacific Forest Trust has long been preparing to bring beneficial fire back to its managed redwood forests. We're proud to announce we just had our first, and highly successful burn there this month. Learn More: pacificforest.org/forest-fla…

It is possible to cut trees & 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 & managing for the health of the whole forest. #beyondthetreesfilm #pacificforesttrust #landtrust

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. mansionglobal.com/articles/h…

At van Eck OR, 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: pacificforest.org/august-202…

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: pacificforest.org/august-202…

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/new-…

30 years ago, PFT partnered with the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council on a groundbreaking agreement protecting 4,000 acres of redwood forest along California’s Lost Coast. Click below to read our recent Forest Flash article about this project: pacificforest.org/august-202…

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. bit.ly/4zvMXeF

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.

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.

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. pacificforest.org/about-us-c…

The growing scale and complexity of the wildfire crisis demands new approaches, which is why we hired Lauren Cahr as our new Project Manager for our OR Fuels, Forests, and Funding Initiative. Click to learn about how she'll be helping at this vital time. bit.ly/4ggbM5J

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

PFT was honored to have @RepHuffman join us for a tour of our McCloud Soda Springs property earlier this month as well as at a gathering in McCloud, CA. Click the link below to read more about out the tour and the engaging discussions from the trip! pacificforest.org/july-fores…

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 below to learn more in our most recent Forest Flash Newsletter. bit.ly/4xnlcT

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. beyondthetrees.org

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 both communities & forests from catastrophic fire. Read our 2025 Annual Report: bit.ly/4yvhl8D

We need to have proactive, thoughtful, & integrated plans that allow us to live w/ fire while supporting healthy ecosystems, thriving communities, & resilient forests. PFT, w/ CA FWD & RLF, convened to gather input & develop a Strategic Action Plan. bit.ly/44ZOmMn

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

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! Learn more: lnkd.in/g78NM_EH