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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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I encourage everyone to care for our environment because every aspect of our lives depends upon it, and we are the ones responsible for its care and preservation.Theresa Gallant, Member, Environment Washington
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Earth Day Wins for Washingtonians
Between the new executive order that President Biden signed on his Earth Day visit to Seattle, and a momentous decision from a Washington state agency, Washingtonians have a lot to celebrate coming out of Earth Day 2022. Here is a breakdown of the highlights:
Statement: President Biden orders protection for forests to fight climate change
On Friday, President Joe Biden issued an executive order directing the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of the Interior (DOI) to take the first steps toward protecting mature and old-growth trees and forests on America’s public lands. The administration framed the move as a key strategy to store carbon and address climate change.
Lowe’s takes a first step to protect critical forests
Home improvement retailers have the opportunity to protect our climate, biodiversity and people. Lowe’s is stepping up.
Groups tell Biden administration: Let trees grow
A coalition of groups, including Environment Washington, Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club and more launched an effort Tuesday called the Climate Forests campaign. It will focus on protecting older and mature trees on federal lands that are most critical in the fight against climate change.