Connecting People with their National Forests

Interpretive Resources for California’s Stanislaus, Sierra, and Sequoia National Forests
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Three Forests Interpretive Association [3FIA] is a non-profit educational organization that helps to inform and educate visitors to California’s Stanislaus, Sierra, and Sequoia National Forests. Our goal is to aid in promoting an appreciation and understanding of these forests, and to assist the US Forest Service in its mission to conserve these public lands. We publish and distribute books, brochures, maps and other materials relating to the human and natural history of the Sierra Nevada. Profits from these activities are used to help the Forest Service fund a wide range of interpretive and educational programs, contributing to the public’s appropriate use and enjoyment of these precious resources. 3FIA believes that an informed public can aid in the conservation mission of the Forest Service. 

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

Choose the National Forest you Want to Explore.

Stanislaus National Forest

Located North and West of Yosemite National Park, the Stanislaus encompasses over 848,000 acres of land.

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

Sierra National Forest stretches from the Merced River all the way to the northern reaches of Kings Canyon.

SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST

Thousands of visitors travel through Sequoia National Forest each year on their way to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.

OUR MISSION

To Foster a Better Understanding of these Forests

Education

Education lies at the heart of 3FIA’s mission. Our live forest presentations have entertained and informed thousands of forest visitors. Educating the public on the natural and human history, science, and unique value of our public lands is key to sustaining these forests for future generations.

Conservation

The Stanislaus, Sierra, and Sequoia National Forests are part of America’s national forest heritage. These lands were gifted to all of us thanks to the wise decisions and actions of earlier generations. It is our responsibility to make sure future generations can also experience the beauty and abundance of these public lands.

Stewardship

3FIA advocates for the programs and seven principles of Leave No Trace, a world leader in teaching minimum impact skills to adults and young people. We work to foster a code of ethics for outdoor use to help preserve and maintain the health of our forests.

3 FORESTS BLOG

Stay up to Date on Current Projects on Our Blog

Stay connected to your forests. Our blog includes information on forest stewardship, interesting places to visit, and new interpretive projects for visitors to the Stanislaus, Sierra, and Sequoia National Forests. VISIT OUR BLOG >>>

COVID-19 and the National Forests

COVID-19 and the National Forests

Just like you, the Forest Service has had to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Forest Service is following USDA and CDC public health guidance as they continue to offer services to the public. Visitors to our National Forests are urged to take the precautions...

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Remembering Bill Roberson

Remembering Bill Roberson

A large group of friends gathered recently at Sierra Waldorf School in Tuolumne County to honor the life of a much beloved member of the local community. Long time teacher, entertainer, and school administrator, Bill Roberson. If you were lucky enough to be visiting...

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Our Free Forest Visitor Guides

Our Free Forest Visitor Guides

3FIA Visitor Guides to the Stanislaus, Sierra, and Sequoia National Forests There are many reasons people are drawn to Sierra forests. Campers, hikers, anglers, and hunters all come to experience and share these public lands. For over 15 years 3FIA’s Forest Visitor...

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3FIA helped to collect contributions that were used to make improvements on the Mono Creek trail in the Sierra National Forest. Donations for funding were made to honor the life of Herb London, long-time proprietor of the Mono Creek Pack Station.

Message Us

Questions about 3FIA and our work? Message us below.

Email

info@3forests.com

Three-Forests Interpretive Association
30330 Watts Valley Road
Tollhouse, CA 93667