Oregon's Ancient Forests Are Under Threat

When I was a little girl, the neighborhood kids gave me the nickname “Nature Woman.” It turned out to be wildly accurate, a moniker for a lifetime. I’m still very much a nature woman.

Twelve years ago, knew that I wanted a deeper connection to the planet, so I moved to Oregon to explore the forests of my dreams. I even got married in an old-growth forest, beneath towering giants and a moss-covered A-frame.

But today, only a tiny fraction of Oregon’s ancient forests still remain.
And now, they’re under threat.

The current administration is proposing a plan that could increase logging up to 4× across millions of acres of public forests in Oregon, putting some of the last old-growth ecosystems at risk.

These forests store massive amounts of carbon, protect salmon rivers, and hold some of the tallest and most biodiverse forests on Earth. Old-growth forests are massive carbon sinks, capturing 30-50% more carbon than younger stands.

Please take a moment to speak up. The public comment period ends on March 23rd, one week from today.

Not in Oregon? Not a problem.

Anyone in the US can submit public comments to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on federal proposals like this.

• Online: ePlanning project page — click “Participate Now”

• Email: BLM_OR_Revision_Scoping@blm.gov

• Mail: Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204, Attn: Elizabeth Burghard, RMP Revision

🌲 In love and solidarity,

Heather