Mendocino Trail Stewards

Mendocino Trail Stewards The Mendocino Trail Stewards is a community-based organization devoted to the paths and hidden corners of Jackson Demonstration State Forest.

In this modern world, where the vast majority of human beings live in urban areas, we are lucky to have The Jackson Demonstration Forest; to be entrusted with these trails. We are blessed to be able to use them and enjoy them any day of the week. We are happy to share them and we ask you to take care of them as well. The 48,652 acres of Jackson Demonstration State Forest comprise the largest singl

e tract of public land in Western Mendocino County. JDSF is home to scores of amazing trails, numerous cycling, running, equestrian, and mycological events; not to mention some gnarled old-growth trees amid much maturing second-growth redwood forest. These wildlands shelter black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, ringtail cats, grey foxes, and a number of endangered or threatened bird species like the Marbled Murrelet. Mendocino Trail Stewards’ Vision for These Times

~The acknowledgment by Cal Fire of the immediate and catastrophic urgency of climate change and the role of healthy, intact forests in its mitigation.

~ An end to all logging in JDSF

~ A reassessment of the state forest system

Our Goals:

~To seek legislative, regulatory and/or policy modifications which lead to the rewriting of JDSF’s research mandate with a clear recognition of the necessity to fight climate change, as well as the designation of “recreational use” as a core purpose of the JDSF, placing it on equal footing with timber harvest and silviculture.

~To work cooperatively with Cal Fire and user groups to clean, maintain, and expand the world-class trail network in JDSF.

~To educate users in safe and responsible trail use and stewardship through events, outreach, and an online newsletter.

~To represent the interests of the recreational users of JDSF to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection through advocacy, consultation, promotion and endorsement of actions which protect the trail network.

~To involve our local community in forest health improvement.

~To promote recreation and conservation partnerships.

~To raise awareness as to the unique and irreplaceable nature of this redwood forest and its value to public health, species preservation, carbon sequestration, and the economic viability of the Mendocino Coast, including its importance to both tourism and the timber industry.

Take a few minutes and send a note to the JAG to wait on approving new timber harvests. Message for an example letter. ...
06/04/2026

Take a few minutes and send a note to the JAG to wait on approving new timber harvests. Message for an example letter. Thank you!

We just passed one of our big hurdles - the California State Assembly Appropriations Committee! The bill got the votes ...
05/14/2026

We just passed one of our big hurdles - the California State Assembly Appropriations Committee! The bill got the votes it needed to pass! A big thanks to everyone who supported. After the final vote on the floor May 29th the bill will move on to the Senate!

Polly Girvin is Pricilla Hunter’s former partner (former Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Chairwomen) and a retired la...
05/14/2026

Polly Girvin is Pricilla Hunter’s former partner (former Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Chairwomen) and a retired lawyer focused on Native American issues. Read more at http://tinyurl.com/LATimesAB2494 Photo features Spirit Runners of the Native American Movement in the Jackson Demonstration State Forest, running to raise awareness of the need to protect sacred sites.

Thank you for this clear timeline. This week is one of the important milestones in this process. Please sign the petiti...
05/12/2026

Thank you for this clear timeline. This week is one of the important milestones in this process. Please sign the petition if you haven’t had a chance.

The North Coast is no stranger to extractive industries that have shaped the region for the past 170 years. AB 2494 shif...
05/12/2026

The North Coast is no stranger to extractive industries that have shaped the region for the past 170 years. AB 2494 shifts the management of state forests to prioritize conservation, wildfire resilience, and tribal co-management, turning a new leaf for how we steward our state-managed public lands.
Read more at tinyurl.com/LATimesAB2494

Photo features Spirit Runners of the Native American Movement in the Jackson Demonstration State Forest, running to raise awareness of the need to protect sacred sites.

Can you send a quick note to the Appropriations committee? Turns out they will review letters and emails soon! Take a ...
05/06/2026

Can you send a quick note to the Appropriations committee? Turns out they will review letters and emails soon! Take a few minutes today or tomorrow to help our forest.

04/19/2026
Dear City Council Members,I am writing to request that you send a letter of support for AB 2494 on behalf of the Fort Br...
04/10/2026

Dear City Council Members,

I am writing to request that you send a letter of support for AB 2494 on behalf of the Fort Bragg City Council. 

According to Mendocino County’s legislative platform, the county aims to “support policies to advance tribal stewardship, ecological restoration, and outdoor access at State Demonstration Forests.” Mendocino County has submitted a letter of support in favor of AB 2494, in recognizing the need to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and supporting rural economies. Over 10 tribal nations, nearly 50 environmental organizations, and thousands of constituents have also voiced support for AB 2494. In light of this movement and the upcoming Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing, I request that the City of Fort Bragg also submit a formal letter of support to advance this important bill.

For several years, the Fort Bragg community has urged CAL FIRE to adopt a management approach that centers tribal co-management, biodiversity, climate mitigation and resiliency, and outdoor access as opposed to profit-driven logging. This bill provides a clear pathway to providing a much-needed update to the framework of management for all Demonstration State Forests. AB 2494 would also provide a stable source of funding for CAL FIRE’s Demonstration Forest operations through the Timber Regulation and Forest Restoration Fund and allow lands to count towards California’s 30x30 conservation goals. Finally, the bill would stimulate rural economic development by increasing tourism through enhanced recreation opportunities and increased restoration projects.

This is a bill with great support from many of us living on the Mendocino Coast. I hope you can join us in support of this bill by submitting your letter of support.  

Thank you for your time and for your dedication to our community.

04/01/2026

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