Interactive Map of Fire Ignitions Shows Roadless Rule Rollback Will Increase Threat of Forest Fires
Data shows ignitions far more likely near roads than inside roadless areas; highlights data from eight western states
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USDA’s own assessment shows eliminating the Roadless Rule will increase fires, landslides, and costs
USFS Assessment: On the one hand, allowing roadbuilding and timber harvesting in formerly roadless areas will increase fires, pollute drinking water, destroy wildlife habitat, and increase landslides… but on the other hand, it will cost billions and harm local economies!
New Analysis Measures Benefits of Intact, Roadless Forests
PFPI led study shows US Roadless Areas are among the highest integrity forest ecosystems in the United States.
Quadruple logging and more? Forest Service plan is race to the bottom for Oregon’s largest ecoregion
Oregon’s Blue Mountains, known for their beautiful blue hues and endless forested views, are among the wildest remaining landscapes in the Lower 48.
Fighting to Protect the Public’s Voice in Public Lands
The Public’s right to participate in the management of our National Forests is under attack. Read PFPI’s comments on the proposed changes to the “objection process.”
UK biomass company Drax caught in forest destruction cover-up. US policymakers, take note.
UK bioenergy giant Drax has repeatedly lied about logging primary forests in British Columbia to make wood pellets. US policymakers must not trust this company.
Massachusetts’ Climate Forestry Committee Recommendations: Follow the Science
Governor Healey asked for – and received – strong scientific support for protecting forests for their climate benefits
Class action lawsuit alleges wood pellet maker Enviva is “engaged in textbook greenwashing”
We’re shocked – shocked! – to hear of Enviva’s “reckless disregard for the truth
EU climate plan bets on non-existent technology to reduce emissions
Plans for climate neutrality rely on doubling biomass burning and trapping CO2 using geological storage, locking EU into climate failure.
Estonian law student takes on state-owned Finnish forestry company in battle to save her childhood singing fields
Case could make it easier for communities and NGOs to protect forests across Estonia, where vital woodland has been decimated by industrial logging
