Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities

The Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) was created with good intentions—to protect individuals and small businesses from being steamrolled by the federal government. Passed in 1980, EAJA was meant to level the playing field by reimbursing legal costs when

President Trump’s recent Executive Orders on domestic timber production, followed by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins’s memo declaring an “Emergency Situation Determination” on over 112 million acres of National Forest land, have sparked a national conversation about the future of our

In an era where political divisions dominate the headlines, one issue has found common ground between California and the Trump Administration: forest management. President Trump recently issued executive orders calling for increased timber harvests and proactive forest management on federal lands. On

Wildfires are a growing concern across the United States, with increasing intensity and frequency threatening our landscapes, wildlife, and communities. American Forest Fire, a compelling documentary series on EarthX TV, takes an in-depth look at the causes, impacts, and solutions

As wildfires grow increasingly destructive across the nation, the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) takes action to mitigate fire risks in the most vulnerable areas called “firesheds.” This bipartisan legislation defines firesheds and introduces a comprehensive strategy to enhance forest

The tragic wildfires in Los Angeles have reignited national discussions about forest management, wildland firefighting, smoke pollution, and water.  Although these urban fires are not traditional forest fires, they underscore the critical need for effective vegetation management and robust water

Forests and grasslands are dynamic ecosystems that rely on natural disturbances, such as fire and storms, to maintain their health and biodiversity. However, decades of reduced timber harvesting and fire suppression have left many forests in need of active management

The scars left by severe wildfires across Oregon’s forests are not only a reminder of nature’s power but also of the critical need for immediate and decisive action to prevent future disasters. Dead and dying trees—referred to as snags—pose severe

Don Healy graduated from Oregon State University in Forest Management in 1968. The three years following graduation were spent in the U.S. Army as it was the Vietnam War Era and it was better to volunteer than to be drafted.

Rural voters turned out in record numbers in the 2024 election and were a decisive factor in the presidential race.  Rural voters sent a strong message: Our voices can no longer be ignored in Washington, DC. For years, our timber