Why we shouldn’t sell our national public lands
National public lands belong to all Americans. For hundreds of years, we've enjoyed our forests, rivers, wetlands and deserts. They should stay in public hands.
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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Updates
Should the United States increase timber production?
New forest exhibit: learn about the boreal forest in a new exhibit at OMSI
Good news: Bloomin’ Brands strengthens commitments to protect tropical forests
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Threatened Forests
The Biden administration has released $1 billion in funding for urban trees. Here’s why that matters.
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Americans are calling for public lands to stay in public hands
Some our most public lands could be sold to developers, but a new bill could protect them for generations to come.
Smokehouse Creek Fire, One Year Later
Texas facing “above normal significant fire potential"
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.
Eco-friendly chocolates for Valentine’s Day
Rather than buying the biggest box of chocolate- this year consider measuring the quality of your Valentine's Day chocolate gifts based on its impact on forests by choosing an eco-friendly chocolate brand!
GOOD NEWS: New Tropical Rainforest Protections in the Congo
tropical forest area bigger than the size of France will now be protected in the Congo