Reforming the Endangered Species Act: A Pragmatic Approach for Forest Management

Endangered Species Act creating a barrier to progress

The Sierra National Forest along with Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are jewels of the American wilderness, attracting millions of visitors each year with their stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unparalleled beauty. However, the management of these cherished lands has been mired in a complex web of regulations and legal battles, often driven by well-intentioned but misguided efforts …

How does CSFM look to use funds?

We are a non-partisan 501(C)4 group of concerned citizens fighting for pragmatic forest management. While acknowledging the science of climate change, we believe that government policies and laws must change now to allow more effective forest management. A well-managed forest not only sequesters carbon but provides a positive habitat for several species. Our current campaign is directed at calling attention …

Afterburn – The Creek Fire Documentary

Afterburn

This impactful documentary, produced by Jeff and Jill Aiello of Fresno, CA for PBS looks into the possible causes of the massive 2020 Creek Fire that burned 379,895 acres of Sierra National Forest and Private land. This in-depth documentary includes interviews with the first responders, United States Forest Service and Cal Fire personnel that were on the front lines as …

Wildfires & Climate: Finding a Better Path Forward

Capitol Overview

Assembly Republican Wildfire Working Group Tuesday, August 31, 2021State Capitol Under unusually blue skies, Citizens for Sensible Forest Management responded to Assembly Member James Gallagher‘s invitation to talk about California’s wildfire issues. Initially, the topic was to be discussed during a legislative hearing. But, sadly canceled, and with only two weeks to go before the end of the legislative session …