Several people, including Randy and Tom, listen to the Executive Director.Photo of a male fisher looking down from a rest site located in a old stick nest in a pine tree.Backpacker in hard hat climbs a snowy, rocky mountain. Hands around a tree seedling in the dirt. Water stream flowing through rocky shoreline surrounding by trees. Workmen compress asphalt alongside of a truck and asphalt paver. Two firefighters climb a rocky cliff above rough waters at Big Sur. Photo of the headquarters building as viewed from the northwest in the evening light.

Ecological Restoration Projects

* Coca-Cola and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation award $400,000 to accomplish meadow restoration in Indian Valley, a 500-acre meadow located on the Eldorado NF.

In partnership with the Tuolumne River Trust the Twomile Meadow Restoration project would improve meadow function on the Stanislaus National Forest.

The Trail of 100 Giants project on the Sequoia National Forest lies along one of the most popular interpretive trails in a sequoia grove. The trail will be designed to meet accessibility requirements.

For 18 years the AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards program has partnered with Six Rivers National Forest to assist in watershed and salmonid restoration.

All three Ranger Districts on the Plumas NF have implemented projects to restore aspen and the valuable habitat it provides for wildlife.

The Dinkey Landscape Restoration Project is a science-based, ecological restoration initiative covering 154,000 acres in the southern Sierra Nevada Range.

Within the Firescape Monterey project, two critical watersheds have been identified as Ecological Restoration priorities—the Big Sur and Danish Creek/Carmel River.

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is working with numerous other partners to restore the Sierra Nevada yellow–legged frog to lakes in the Desolation Wilderness.

Features

Climate Change in the Pacific Southwest Region

Climate Change

Responding to the challenges presented by climate change is one of the most urgent tasks facing the Forest Service. "Climate change is the biggest conservation challenge facing the Forest Service in the 21st century and contributing to global efforts that help forests mitigate and adapt to climate change is a priority for the Forest Service in California."


Ecological Restoration: Engaging Partners in an All Lands Approach

Ecological Restoration: Pacific Southwest Region

Our goal is to retain and restore ecological resilience of the National Forest lands to achieve sustainable ecosystems that provide a broad range of services to humans and other organisms. This goal is based on a commitment to land and resource management that is infused by the principles of Ecological Restoration and driven by policies and practices that are dedicated to make land and water ecosystems more sustainable, more resilient, and healthier.

Spotlights

Group from New Zealand and Australia Visit the Sierra NF

Photograph of two men, one wearing black shirt and cap; another wearing yellow shirt and hard hat.

An Australian, New Zealand study group visited the Sierra National Forest to learn more about land management strategies regarding fire and public lands.

Teens win award in Russia

Photograph of young man and young lady smile while standing in front of green hedge

Thanks to Axie Navas, Tahoe Daily Tribune, for permission to publish her article on our website. South Tahoe H.S. teens land podium spot at International Junior Foresters' Competition.

 




San Bernardino National Forest Acquires 640 Acres

Stream running through rocks and boulders with three mountain peaks in the background

Thanks to the Regional Land Adjustment Team, South Zone, for the acquisition of 640 acres along the Middle Fork of the Whitewater River within the San Gorgonio Wilderness.


Highlights

  • Partners receive $366,400 for Indian Valley Meadow Restoration
    A rocky meadow with sparse vegetation and a small stream of water surrounded by wooded hillsides.
  • Ron Ketter Explains Travel Analysis in an Audio Podcast
    Ron Ketter.
  • Fall Colors 2012
    Aerial view of forest with multicolor leaves.
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