Pacific Forest Trust

06/19/2026

Have you ever thought about the similarities between managing forests and conservation? The connection might not be obvious at first, but the parallels are surprisingly strong. Check out this clip from Beyond the Trees that explains the relationship between the two worlds.

And you can watch the entire film at the link below.

www.beyondthetrees.org

06/17/2026

For Wildlife Wednesday this week, we're sharing a trail cam video of a black bear. As you can see, they're beary good at hide-and-seek, and even better at climbing trees! They often climb for safety, rest, and foraging.

06/12/2026

In this clip from the documentary Beyond the Trees, Dr. Jerry Franklin—the world-renowned forest ecologist often called “the father of new forestry”—explains how PFT changed the conversation for private landowners by demonstrating that their forests can provide both economic and ecological benefits.

Watch the full film at www.beyondthetrees.org.

06/10/2026

It's Wildlife Wednesday!

Check out this trail camera footage of an elk in a wallow!

Wallows serve multiple purposes for elk. They can provide relief from biting insects, and during the rut, bulls use them to cover themselves in scent and pheromones that help attract cows.

06/08/2026

California’s Budget Dilemma Threatens Forests, Conservation

The Governor’s "May Revise” budget was recently released and it poses real threats to both our forest’s health and fire resilience, as well as for conservation overall. But, there is also some good news.

Click the link below to learn more from our recent Forest Flash article: https://bit.ly/43rcsPx

06/05/2026

What exactly is a conservation easement—and how does it help protect working forests for future generations?

This short clip from PFT and VanEck's documentary, Beyond the Trees, clearly explains how easements work.

Watch the full film at www.beyondthetrees.org.

06/03/2026

For Wildlife Wednesday this week, we're celebrating California Condors!

After more than a century away, a California condor has returned to Oregon skies. Condor B9 recently flew from Northern California to southern Oregon, marking the first documented free-flying California condor in the state since 1904. The milestone is part of the ongoing Yurok Tribe-led condor restoration effort that began with releases in Redwood National and State Parks in 2022.

06/02/2026

The Future of the Epstein Family Forest has been Funded!

We are thrilled to share the news that the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) has approved funding for the conservation of the Epstein Family Forest abutting the town of Ashland, Oregon. Bill and Sarah Epstein partnered with Pacific Forest Trust to ensure their forest remains protected and responsibly managed forever.

Click the following link to read more about this remarkable landscape!

https://www.pacificforest.org/may-2026-forest-flash/ -family-forest

05/29/2026

Northwest Land Camp — the premier networking and training event for Northwest land trust leaders and conservation partners — is happening June 23–26, 2026, at the Florence Event Center in Florence, Oregon.

Join 300 conservation professionals for 35+ peer-led workshops and panels advancing the work of Northwest land trusts and conservationists.

We’re especially excited that our Stewardship and Outreach Associate, Lyndia Hammer, will present “Strategies for Implementing Prescribed Fire on Land Trust Properties.”

Click the link for more info and to register: https://bit.ly/4fbMmap

Northwest Land Camp is a biennial conference for land trust board, staff and partners working in the Pacific Northwest region.

05/27/2026

It's Wildlife Wednesday, and this black bear stopped to pose for a portrait!

Black bears provide many ecosystem benefits, such as seed dispersal and forest regeneration.

They eat large amounts of berries, acorns, fruits, and other plant material. Seeds pass through their digestive system and get deposited across large areas in nutrient-rich s**t, helping plants spread and regenerate forests.

This is important in mixed-conifer forests, coast range forests, oak woodlands, and chaparral habitats.

Because bears roam many miles, they move seeds farther than many smaller mammals.