Tell the U.S. Forest Service to adopt strong rules to protect mature and old-growth forests:

The U.S. Forest Service recently launched a rulemaking process that could finally protect mature and old-growth forests. 

Mature and old-growth forests are our first line of defense against the impacts of climate change, with an unmatched ability to capture and store carbon from our atmosphere that would otherwise worsen the climate crisis. These forests are not only breathtakingly beautiful but also vital to ecosystem health, offering habitat critical in the fight against loss of biodiversity, providing clean air and drinking water for communities, and supporting the growing outdoor recreation economy. 

The Biden administration recently announced a pathway that has the potential to protect up to 112 million acres of mature and old-growth trees and forests on federal lands from logging.

Contact the U.S. Forest Service today to protect our mature and old-growth forests in Ohio.

While personalized comments are encouraged and stand out most to the agencies, the following sample language provides guidance that you might find helpful. 

You can submit comments online via this form or in writing via Director, Policy Office, 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108, Washington, DC 20250–1124 by July 20, 2023.