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Mendocino National Forest, CA

Just a three-hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento, the forests of Mendocino stretch across almost one million acres of mountains and canyons, beckoning adventurous outdoor enthusiasts. Through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service and state of California, the Fund transferred nearly 23,000 acres along the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range to Mendocino National Forest.

Regional Scorecard - West
Acres Protected: 1,596,964
Fair Market Value: $348,956,240
Acquisition Cost: $254,765,879
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 1,596,964
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Garcia River ForestThe Garcia River Forest – a Conservation Fund-owned forest on California’s North Coast – became one of the first forests – and the largest – recognized by the California Climate Action Registry as a certified source of carbon credits.
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