Our national forests have been a treasured American legacy since they were established by President Theodore Roosevelt more than a century ago. They provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, clean drinking water and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities for millions. And they're one of our best tools for mitigating and adapting to a changing climate.
Now the Obama administration is developing new management regulations that will affect all 155 national forests. These new regulations will shape the conservation and restoration plans that will determine the fate of America's forests for generations to come. It's essential that we get our public lands policies right - and we need your help to do so!
Please help ensure that our forests meet the needs of present and future generations by attending a public meeting. Visit the Our Forests, Our Future website to find out how you can become involved - the future of America's national forests lies in your hands.
With almost 200 million people visiting and recreating on our national forests and grasslands each year, we must be better stewards of our national forests and manage these prized public lands to meet the needs of the present and honor future generations by ensuring permanent protections for our forests, sustaining fish and wildlife habitat and guaranteeing that these lands continue to offer world-class recreation.
Sincerely,
Kathy Kilmer
The Wilderness Society
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Our Forests Our Future:
The future of America’s national forests lies in our hands
Our national forests have been a treasured American legacy since they were established by President Theodore Roosevelt more than a century ago. They provide vital fish and wildlife habitat, clean drinking water and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities for millions. And they’re one of our best tools for combating climate change.
Now the Obama administration is developing new management regulations that will affect all 155 national forests and grasslands. These new regulations will shape the conservation and restoration plans that will determine the fate of America’s forests for generations to come. It’s essential that we get our public lands policies right by incorporating the following forest fundamentals in this process and final outcome.
As part of this effort the Administration is holding a series of Roundtables throughout the country to have a dialogue with the American public on important issues facing our national forests, and you are invited!
Find a Roundtable near you --> http://wilderness.org/files/Roundtable-Information.pdf
More info: http://wilderness.org/ourforestsourfuture
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