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Forest Unlimited: Oak Woodland Ordinance Hearing Thursday, September 21, 1 pm

Climate, ICYMI, Resources, Rights of Nature / September 19, 2023

Forest Unlimited: Oak Woodland Ordinance Hearing Thursday, September 21, 1 pm Please come to the Hearing on the Sonoma County’s Oak Woodland Ordinance at 1 pm on Thursday, September 21st.  We will need public support for a strong ordinance to protect oak woodlands from being denuded from various developments including agricultural conversions and/or expansions.  The …

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New Tree Ordinance Unveiled by Permit Sonoma

Climate, ICYMI, Rights of Nature / September 12, 2023

New Tree Ordinance Unveiled by Permit Sonoma Tree Protection Ordinance On August 3, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider updates to current tree removal regulations. After holding a public hearing, the Commission then asked staff to return on August 31 with additional provisions to strengthen the Sonoma County Tree Protection Ordinance …

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Reminder: County wants input on Tree Ordinance

Climate, ICYMI, Rights of Nature / June 15, 2023

Permit Sonoma Tree Protection Survey Editor note: Survey does not have “no project” option as alternate to native tree removal. Trees play a critical role to our environment and our health. Permit Sonoma working to write a new tree protection ordinance that balances tree protection and other considerations, and we want your feedback. Your survey feedback will ensure …

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New oak woodlands destruction for more winegrapes, approved again…

Big Wine, Climate, Community Rights/Rights of Nature, News / December 10, 2020

Please let your supervisors know we are tired of the destruction for more winegrapes in the middle of a megadrought and grape glut. Half of the county has burnt in the last 5 years .  We urge the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to step up, be a true leader in the state, and protect …

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WWW to Supervisors: Stop the Destruction of trees for more wine grapes

Climate, Community Rights/Rights of Nature, News, Resources, Uncategorized, WWW in the News / December 8, 2020

WWW to Supervisors: Stop the Destruction of trees for more wine grapes November 4, 2020 Dear Chairperson Gorin and Sonoma County Board of Supervisors: Wine and Water Watch is a non-profit organization that challenges the over-development of the wine tourism industry and promotes ethical land and water use. We advocate agricultural practices that are ecologically regenerative. …

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