America’s Oldest Forests and Clean Drinking Water
Forests, especially old, undisturbed ones, not only contribute to replenishing our groundwater but also act as the first source of filtration for streams, ponds, and reservoirs.
Forests
Keeping our forests healthy, whole and wild.
The trees that make up our forests are some of the oldest living things on Earth, many of them older than America itself. These forests provide crucial habitat for thousands of species. They provide limitless opportunities for recreation, exploration and wonder. What’s more, our forests absorb and store carbon dioxide, which makes them crucial allies in our race against climate change. Together we can protect our forests from road-building, logging, development and other threats.
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Featured Resources
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The Latest
RELEASE: Environmental groups request stronger federal action to save North Carolina’s oldest forests
Press conference calls on federal agency to prohibit logging of old-growth, provide clear guidance on restoration
STATEMENT: Forest Service urged to strengthen protections for mature and old-growth forests in draft national old growth plan
A coalition of environmental groups called on the U.S. Forest Service Friday to strengthen protections for the nation's mature and old-growth forests and trees.
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Release: Environmental groups urge President Biden to protect old-growth forests in North Carolina
17 North Carolina based groups urge Biden Administration to protect mature and old-growth trees from logging
Environmental groups urge President Biden to protect old-growth forests in North Carolina
17 North Carolina based groups urge the Biden Administration to issue a strong Nationwide Old-Growth Amendment in coalition letter