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Trump administration takes aim at our National Forests: Analysis of recent pro-logging Executive Orders
What do the recent pro-logging Executive Orders mean for the future of the public's National Forests?
Climate Forests
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Over a Million Public Comments Call for Old-Growth Forest Protections
Over 1 million people have called for stronger safeguards for National Forests. Will the Forest Service listen?
Victoria Wingell, Oregon Wild
Oct 11, 20244 min read


Native Insects and Mature Forests
Banana slugs make their home in mature and old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest. Photo Credit: Andrea Morris Native insect...
Climate Forests
Oct 11, 20238 min read


Mature Trees are Fire Resistant
Big trees remained standing after Tumblebug Fire. Photo Credit: Oregon Wild The rate of forest fire spread is typically dictated not by...
Climate Forests
Oct 11, 20235 min read


Biodiversity Co-Benefits of Mature Forests
Many species of wildlife rely on the specific habitat that mature and old-growth forests provide. Photo Credit: Trevor Reynolds Mature...
Climate Forests
Oct 11, 20235 min read


Carbon Sequestration and Storage Capacity of Older Trees and Forests
View over the Telephone Gap area slated to be logged in Vermont. Photo Credit: Standing Trees Mature and old-growth trees and stands are...
Climate Forests
Oct 11, 20238 min read


Effects of Forest Roads on Mature and Old-Growth Forests
Temporary Road, Four Forest Restoration Initiative, Coconino National Forest. Photo Credit: WildEarth Guardians Roads are necessary for...
Climate Forests
Oct 11, 20235 min read


The Significance of Carbon Emissions from Logging on Federal Forests
Scientific research indicates that logging on federal forests is a substantial source of carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere that...
Climate Forests
Jul 14, 20225 min read
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