WE ARE ALL CONNECTED
What we believe
We believe that acting together gives us the opportunity to bring a unified message to legislators about the Private Managed Forest Lands Act.
We stand in opposition to its lack of transparency and oversight and the permission structure that puts watersheds and public safety at risk.
We protest the lack of access to forests for cultural practices, mental and physical health, recreation and scientific study.
We mourn the decline of ecosystems and biodiversity.
We believe that together we are stronger!
What we do
We reach out to communities and individuals who are directly impacted by logging on private managed forest lands.
Guided by research and experience, the Alliance’s objective is to advocate for legislation and oversight that takes into account all forest values.
Forests play a critical role in maintaining the quantity and quality of ground and surface water as well as mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Healthy forests are key to healthy ecosystems and the maintenance and enhancement of biodiversity.
Changes to harvesting and replanting practices are crucial to sustain robust and fire-resistant ecosystems.
Forests are spaces where cultural practices, emotional healing, recreation and study should be supported.
Why we do it
In the twenty plus years since enactment of the Private Managed Forest Lands Act, forest practices have resulted in an accelerated rate of cut using a short rotation (50 Years) clearcut silviculture system, mechanized harvesting, and an expanded raw-log-export economic model.
A majority of the forests removed are located in watersheds serving coastal communities, degrading the ability for the affected ecosystems to provide stable, effective delivery of water resources, wildlife habitat, and recreational experiences.
Who we do it for
The management of our local forests impacts all of us
The cumulative impacts of large scale industrial logging and climate change are not isolated to one community or one region. Acting collectively to change forestry practices through legislation is our best hope.
The Private Forest Action Alliance hopes to amplify the work done by local groups to protect watersheds, prevent biodiversity loss and promote access to community forests.
“If we do what we’ve always done, we’ll get what we always got”
Our Members
Does your organization share our values of land-owner accountability, ecosystem protection, and public access? Join us
We need your support!
Donate to Private Forest Action Alliance today and be a part of protecting our local forests for generations to come.
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