On February 20, 2026, a transformative bill regarding management of state forests, including Jackson Demonstration State Forest, was introduced in the California State Legislature.AB 2494 was introduced by Northcoast Assemblymember Chris Rogers, and co-sponsored by Northcoast State Sen. Mike McGuire. It is…
Hello everyone, THANK YOU for such a strong showing at the in-person sessions to give public comment on CalFire’s draft Forest Management Plan (FMP)! Now is the time, by December 12th, to submit robust written comments. Even though CalFire is…
Cal Fire is moving forward with a new Timber Harvest Plan(THP)—the FIRST since community protests in 2020-2021 effectively paused all THPs. This proposed plan, known as AMEX, targets nearly 500 acres (484) near Chamberlain Creek (Mendocino County), using a method called…
Coming up: Jackson Advisory Group (JAG) Meeting: March 18, 2025 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fort Bragg Lions Club, 430 E. Redwood Ave. Fort Bragg Dear Jackson Forest Supporters, What’s happening in Jackson? We haven’t sent an update in a…
Cal Fire is hosting “community insight” meetings for the new Management Plan for Jackson Demonstration State Forest. Please attend and/or comment by email to let Cal Fire know that they are in violation of California environmental review law and must wait until guidance on tribal co-management…
Priscilla Hunter, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, surrounded by her family and friends who sang her home. Priscilla was a well-known Tribal leader and environmental activist who was committed to preserving her Pomo cultural heritage for…
Cal Fire is requesting “community insight” for the new Management Plan for JacksonDemonstration State Forest. Please attend and let Cal Fire know that they are in violationof California environmental review law and must wait until guidance on tribal co-management is…
SAVE THE DATES! Public Meetings starting on October 21st! Thank you to our Friends from the Mendocino Trail Stewards for this message! The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) is making plans to log more second-growth redwood trees,…
Members of the Coalition to Save Jackson State Forest made an agendized presentation to the CA Board of Forestry and Fire Protection in Sacramento for over an hour on December 6, 2023, which was followed by extensive public comment in…
The Coalition to Save Jackson Forest has learned that Mendocino Redwood Company (MRC) has filed suit against CalFire, (listed as the Dept. of Forestry and Fire, CCFFP), alleging breach of contract on the controversial Soda Gulch timber harvest plan (THP)…
