Supporting active, multiple-use management of federal forest lands
by Nick Smith, Executive Director of Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities (HFHC) was launched over five years ago to give Americans a stronger voice in the management of our federally-owned forests. A primary goal has always been
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is developing a “long-term conservation strategy” for the Marbled Murrelet that would effectively set aside tens of thousands of additional acres of state trust lands in western Washington from sustainable timber harvests. If adopted, this
The U.S. Forest Service has scheduled upcoming objection resolution meetings for the the Blue Mountains Forest Plans revisions. This is an important phase in the new forest plans that will govern future management of the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National
By Steve Kariainen, HFHC Great Lakes Director The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF) reports timber sales for fiscal year 2018 increased to 128.7 Million Board Feet (MMBF), marking six consecutive years of increased sales. Paul Strong, Forest Supervisor of the CNNF,
By Nick Smith, HFHC Executive Director The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center recently reported the cost of fighting wildfires in Oregon this year has reached an all-time high of $514.6 million. But the costs are likely much higher, because this figure
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
