Earth Day hikers call on Biden administration to protect North Carolina’s oldest forests
Hikers gained a deeper appreciation for old-growth forests along the trail
Emily
Mason
Advocate, Environment North Carolina
Started on staff: 2023
B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., Appalachian State University
Emily advocates for cleaner air, water, clean energy and protecting wildlife and wild places in North Carolina. Emily lives in Cary, North Carolina, where she enjoys trying new recipes and kayaking.
Posts by Emily Mason
Save North Carolina’s Oldest Trees
North Carolina’s forests are an important part of our natural heritage. The Forest Service plans to allow timber companies to log in the Nantahala National Forest putting vital old-tree ecosystems at risk.
Governor Cooper acts to conserve North Carolina’s wetlands and replenish trees
Executive order 305 increases wetland and forest conservation efforts and provides better flood protection
Environment North Carolina’s 2024 Program Agenda
We outline our program priorities for 2024, which includes protecting some of North Carolina's oldest trees, securing more funding for North Carolina's threatened wildlife, and investing in more clean, renewable energy.
Why FedEx going solar would be good for North Carolina
Solar on top of FedEx warehouses is a no-brainer