Conservation in Context: Sustaining America’s Forest Legacy

————————————————————- “In 1955 there were 8.5 acres of forest for every American. Today it is 4.7 acres. Assuming current trends in land development and forest conversion continue, U.S. per capita forest area will be 1.8 acres in 2050. ” “Š carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases Š are already influencing… Continue reading

From Cascadia: How Do You See the Forest?

<http://www.siskiyou.org/> Logo full color with text copy.jpg December, 2008 How do you see the forest? The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has began the process of writing their Travel Management Plan, with the goal of publishing a map that shows which roads and trails are open to motorized travel. If it… Continue reading

Auction Proceeds, But Legal Action Delays Damage to Utah Wilderness Negotiations Provide Opportunity to Save Utah’s Wild Areas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2008  12:10 PM CONTACT: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Erin Allweiss, 202-513-6254 or 202-277-8370 (cell) Auction Proceeds, But Legal Action Delays Damage to Utah Wilderness Negotiations Provide Opportunity to Save Utah’s Wild Areas WASHINGTON – December 19 – In a move that could save 100,000… Continue reading

Land Management Changes Undermine Wildlife Conservation on Public Lands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2008  2:35 PM CONTACT: Center for Biological Diversity Josh Pollock, Center for Native Ecosystems, (303) 546-0214 Megan Mueller, Center for Native Ecosystems, (303) 546-0214 Lisa Belenky, Center for Biological Diversity, (415) 385-5594 Land Management Changes Undermine Wildlife Conservation on Public Lands; Yet Another Round of… Continue reading