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Bill would shift focus of state demonstration forests from logging to restoration

by Sarah Stierch February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Assembly Bill 2494 would make research, restoration and recreation the primary purposes of the state’s 14 working forests, including Jackson Demonstration State Forest.

Environment & Natural Resources

Letter to the Editor: Support tribal leaders in redefining Jackson Demonstration State Forest

by Jennifer Normoyle February 9, 2026March 11, 2026

If California is serious about climate resilience, the state must change the logging mandate at JDSF.

Environment & Natural Resources

Cal Fire to host fungi-focused forest walks at state forest

by Sydney Fishman January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Biologists will lead public walks focused on mushrooms, plants and animals.

A wooden roadside sign marks the entrance to Jackson Demonstration State Forest, set against tall redwood trees. The sign reads “Entering Jackson Demonstration State Forest,” with the Cal Fire emblem and “Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, State of California,” mounted on a stone base amid grass and forest understory.

Environment & Natural Resources

Jackson Demonstration State Forest road closed due to illegal trash dumping

by Sarah Stierch December 25, 2025December 24, 2025

Forest Road 500 near Fort Bragg is closed to motorized vehicles as Cal Fire responds to ongoing illegal dumping along a major access route into Jackson Demonstration State Forest.