A Smaller Portion of a Small Pie
We had a list of compartments and tracts that were protected from logging so we knew exactly where they were. But then DNR changed their minds. They no longer recognize those Old Forest areas and some of those tracts have now been logged.
A Forest Health Bill
It is inaccurate to think of Senate Bill 420 as an anti-timber bill. It certainly would be wrong to think of Senate Bill 420 as an anti-hunting bill.
It is a forest health bill.
Five Reasons to Support SB 420
Use these talking points as a guide for when you contact your legislator and ask him to support Senate Bill 420.
Creating a Forest Preservation Ethic in Indianapolis
Yesterday, Federal District Judge Jane Stinson denied our request for a preliminary injunction to stay contractors for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from clearing the Crown Hill North Woods while the merits of our lawsuit against the VA for violations of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) are argued.
Indiana Senate Kills Pro-Forest Legislation Due to “Fiscal Impact”
The bill appeared to have enough votes to pass. We were heartened so many Republican senators saw the value in protecting this fraction of taxpayer-owned land for wilderness recreation and deep forest wildlife habitat.
Division of Forestry Releases New Strategic Plan for the State Forests Without Public Input
One goal set forth in the new Strategic Plan is to utilize existing and create additional methods to solicit meaningful input from Hoosiers. The DOF, however, neglected to provide the public with a single opportunity to comment on the plan before it was finalized.
Action Alert! Tell Your State Legislator to Support Wild Areas Legislation!
Census data indicates more than 2 million people live within 20 miles of state forests, and 14.5 million people live within 100 miles of Indiana’s Wild Areas.