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.
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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Environment North Carolina’s 2024 Program Agenda
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Updates
Governor Cooper acts to conserve North Carolina’s wetlands and replenish trees
Earth Day Hike with Environment North Carolina
Enjoy the outdoors and make a difference this Earth day by taking a hike to learn more about what makes old trees so special, with an opportunity to take action to help protect them.
IN-PERSON
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, 625 Virginia Cates Rd, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
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Threatened Forests
The Biden administration has released $1 billion in funding for urban trees. Here’s why that matters.
Journey Through the Tongass
We only have one environment to enjoy living in, and once it’s gone it doesn't come back for an encore.Joe Bridger, Member, Environment North Carolina
We only have one environment
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How old forests help fight climate change
Ever wondered exactly how trees (especially old ones) keep our climate healthy and stable? The answer is in their unparalleled ability to store carbon — just one of the many reasons we need to protect our nation’s forests.
What is the roadless rule and what does it mean for the Tongass?
President Biden has restored "roadless rule" protections to the Tongass National Forest. What does that mean and will they last?
The best ways that we can protect the environment in 2023
Our wildlife and wild places still face threats for the coming year — but we have big plans to protect our planet.
Bees, forests, the climate and more: Here’s what you helped us accomplish this past year
The past year brought new hope for our planet — but there’s so much more to do to protect our forests, climate, wildlife and more.
Our country’s old forests need protection from logging
Our country’s oldest trees are some of our strongest allies in fighting climate change — but they need our protection to keep standing tall.
