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While you recreate, help the forest

Inyo National Forest Help stop the spread of invasive plants and disease while recreating on your forests. Our forests are threatened by non-native insects and diseases that can kill trees. Goldspotted oak borer, sudden oak death, pitch canker, emerald ash borer, and others can be transported long distances on firewood. One transported, they can…

Obama Gifts President Xi with Redwood Bench

U.S. President Barack Obama presented a bench made of California redwood to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday to mark their summit meeting at the Sunnylands estate in California. During a morning walk before their second day of talks, the two presidents stopped to sit on the bench, installed outside the main house at the…

CAL FIRE Examinations Now Open

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 8,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. CAL FIRE is now accepting applications…

Forests Adventures for Free!

By: Calforests Staff Make your next national park adventure unforgettable and Fee Free! Take advantage of 13 Fee-Free Days at the all of our National Parks. The Fee Free days include three days where entrance to all federal is free including lands Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 21), National Public Lands Day (Sept. 28), and…

Scotia geese on the lookout; treats always appreciated

Heather Nyberg-Schlotzhauer/Beacon The Scotia geese have been enjoying the recent sunny days and for them it often means more visitors. More visitors often means more treats and they love their treats. The geese are located just beyond the Humboldt Redwood Company main office in the parking lot by the old cross bridge. They are joined…

Students see salvage logging from Ponderosa Fire

SHINGLETOWN, Calif. — Organizers of a salvage logging demonstration here May 14 might have appreciated how a group of high school seniors from Anderson, Calif., evaluated what they saw. “I think it’s good to see,” Connor McCone said. “They’re taking what’s left of (the forest) and being really environmental about it.” “It’s like they’re recycling,”…

CLFA is seeking a new Executive Director

California Licensed Foresters Association is seeking an Executive Director. The California Licensed Foresters Association (CLFA), with a membership responsible for the sustained management of millions of acres of California forestland, represents the common interests of California Registered Professional Foresters. The Association provides opportunities for continuing education and public outreach to its membership, which includes professionals…

Track Wildfires From Your Phone

Red Cross created “Blaze Warnings” an app for your iPhone or Android to alert you when NOAA has issued wildfire warnings. When a new wildfire occurs “Blaze Path Tracker” gives you a current view of the wildfire’s track and perimeter. With the app you can also share with others that you are safe even if…

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Happy International Day of Forests!

In 2011, The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests. The Day will celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Forests provide 1.6 billion people from around the world with sustainable livelihoods. Outdoor recreation alone generates over $85 billion dollars a year here in California states a…