Defending Public Lands

ForestWatch supports the elimination of commercial resource extraction that degrades public lands, and works to minimize environmental impacts from destructive land uses.

Oil derricks in a dry landscape with mountains in the background under a clear sky.

Oil Drilling

We're dedicated to halting any further expansion of oil and gas drilling in our national forest.

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A herd of cattle grazing on a dry, grassy hillside with scattered trees in the background.

Overgrazing

Grazing has been called the single most pervasive and damaging activity on Western public lands.

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Dirt hillside with multiple off-road vehicle tracks and sparse vegetation.

Off-Road Vehicle Trespass

ForestWatch conducts on-the-ground monitoring to identify areas prone to illegal ORV use.

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Broken old television set on dry, grassy ground with shattered glass and debris scattered around.

Unmanaged Target Shooting

Unmanaged target shooting can cause serious impacts to the environment, human health, and public safety.

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Ancient Chumash cave painting with red ochre designs on a stone wall, featuring abstract shapes and lines.

Preserving Sacred Sites

These are the ancestral lands of several indigenous Tribes including Chumash, Salinan, Esselen, Yokuts, Ohlone, Tataviam, and Tongva peoples. They…

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Defending Public Lands

Oil Drilling

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