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Sierra Framework Appeal

Offices

California

Press Releases

Ninth Circuit Rules to Protect Sierra Forests, Faults USFS Plan

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Bush Administration to Increase Logging in Sierra Nevada National Forests

Thursday, November 18, 2004

California Attorney General, Conservation Groups Challenge Revised Sierra Plan

Tuesday, February 1, 2005

Conservation Groups Intervene to Protect Sierra Nevada Forests

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

Files

Sierra Framework Ninth Circuit Decision (5/14/08)

(Legal Document)

Overview of National Forests in the Sierra Region

(Map)

Claims vs. Facts About Revised Framework

(Reference)

Good Forest Thinning Projects List

(Reference)

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Ancient forest in Sierra Nevada
Photo by Galen Rowell / Mountain Light

Environmental groups have challenged the revised Sierra Framework that would triple the volume of logging on the eleven national forests in California's Sierra Nevada, while at the same time eviscerating species protections contained in the original plan, particularly for the California spotted owl and the Pacific fisher.

Sierra Forest Legacy

The Wilderness Society

Greg Loarie

Mike Sherwood

Staff:
Greg Loarie
Mike Sherwood

Clients:
Sierra Forest Legacy
The Wilderness Society

Last Updated: June 30, 2010
Case Number # 1177

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