Jackson Demonstration State Forest
NorCal SAF letters helped insure Jackson Demonstration State Forest would continue to be managed in an healthy and sustainable manner. Thank you for all your time, knowledge and concern.
History of Issue
Jackson is the largest of CDF's eight demonstration state forests. Located in the middle of California's coastal redwood region, on the western edge of Mendocino County at Fort Bragg. The area has a long history of industrial logging activity, which began in 1862 and continued under private ownership until the State's purchase of the property in 1947. Today, more forest growth occurs each year than is harvested. The most common tree on the forest is coast redwood, but visitors will also find Douglas fir, grand fir, hemlock, bishop pine, tanoak, alder, madrone and bay myrtle. There are also numerous forest land research projects continuially on-going, including the world renown Caspar Creek Watershed Study. Currently, there is a state bill that plans to change the management of JDSF to the detriment of the forest, the local people, and the people of California. Please use the information below to aid with letter writing on the issue.
Background Links
NorCal SAF Letters
Other NorCal SAF Member Letters
