Rally for Mature and Old Forests on June 13th in Portland!

Our mature and old-growth forests are some of our best climate solutions, but they are threatened by outdated policies that prioritize profits at the expense of our forests, communities, and climate. This year, we have a chance to change that. The Biden Administration and Forest Service are creating forest management guidelines that offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity to push for bold policy changes.

Join the Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance, Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project, and communities from across the PNW on June 13 for the Forests Are Our Future rally. We will call attention to the pivotal role our mature & old forests play in tackling climate change and demand that our leaders protect them.

Rally with speakers, a community art project, tables for community orgs, and lots of ways to get more involved.

WHEN: June 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Terry Schrunk Plaza 431 SW Madison St (outside the Region 6 Forest Service office).

WHY: Demand the Forest Service & Biden Admin stop logging mature & old growth forests and protect what’s left!

The Biden Administration will set management policies in the coming months that will affect tens of millions of acres of PNW forests for decades to come, via the NW Forest Plan Amendment, the National Old Growth Amendment (EO 14702), and the Blue Mountains Forest Plan. We’re rallying June 13th in Portland to demand the Forest Service & Biden Administration to halt logging mature and old growth forests to protect our communities and climate.

It’s past time to recognize our PNW forests as vital climate solutions, protect and restore our remaining mature and old-growth forests, return healthy fire to the landscape, and value the expertise of Indigenous land stewardship. Join us June 13th to speak out for the future of our forests!