"The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are vital strongholds for rare wildlife that depend on these lands for their very survival. This plan is a squandered opportunity to proactively address biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. We stand with our partners, ready to redouble our efforts to gain a better outcome for our forests.”
Ben Prater, Southeast Program Director at Defenders of Wildlife
This week, conservation groups formally objected to the US Forest Service’s revised Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan, arguing that it falls short of what is needed to ensure these popular, beloved, and iconic forests are properly managed for future generations.
Conservation Groups Object to Forest Service’s Revised Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan
Ben Prater, Southeast Program Director at Defenders of Wildlife
This week, conservation groups formally objected to the US Forest Service’s revised Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan, arguing that it falls short of what is needed to ensure these popular, beloved, and iconic forests are properly managed for future generations.
Conservation Groups Object to Forest Service’s Revised Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan