Supporting active, multiple-use management of federal forest lands
by Nick Smith, HFHC Executive Director A common tactic among anti-forestry activists is to claim managed forests are “carbon pollutors” and contributors to climate change. One notorious and well-publicized study claims more carbon could only be stored by drastically reducing timber
Washington State Representative Jim Walsh understands how the listing of the Northern Spotted Owl devastated communities in his district and others in western Washington. That’s why he’s concerned about the Washington Department of Natural Resources’ Marbled Murrelet Long Term Conservation
By Steve Kariainen, HFHC Great Lakes Director The recent editorial, “Recognizing what forest products, jobs mean to the region” did a great job of highlighting the importance of active forest management in maintaining the health of the region’s forests and
By Steve Kariainen, HFHC Great Lakes Director Why the Lake States Bat HCP is Important: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law by President Nixon in 1973 for the purpose of protecting rare species from extinction. The ESA
This commentary by Josephine County (Ore.) Commissioner Simon Hare originally appeared in the Eugene Register-Guard. The Taylor Creek Fire in Josephine County illustrates how obstructionist tactics by fringe groups result in real consequences for our forests, communities, and the quality
We are facing what many consider to be the greatest conservation issue of our time. Wildfires are destroying America’s landscapes. But, there is a way out of this dilemma. That is, America’s forestlands need aggressive management so wildfires remain smaller, less
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Services’ (NMFS) have announced proposals to update regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The last major updates to the ESA were made in 1982 (30+ years ago)
As wildfires burn millions of acres this year, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines has consistently told others in Washington DC, that “we need to start managing our forests before they manage us.” That’s why he has been working hard to pass strong and
We recently spoke with Barebow Hunter about how proper forest management is a win, win for all Public Land Users.
Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities will have a booth at the Expo and HFHC Great Lakes Field Representative Steve Kariainen looks forward to seeing you there! The 2018 Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo returns to the Sunnyview Expo Center
