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California’s Forests Get a New Mission | Chico News
California’s poised to revolutionize how it manages its forests with new legislation AB 2494, shifting focus from timber to biodiversity, carbon sequestration, fire resilience, and public access — all part of a broader goal to protect 30% of state lands by 2030. The Jackson State Demonstration Forest in Mendocino County becomes a flagship site, with the Pomo and Yuki tribes advocating for greater tribal involvement to restore ancestral stewardship. This move aims to diversify rural economies beyond logging by promoting research, recreation, and ecological restoration — pending Governor…
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