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Speak up in support of Michigan’s state forests!

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently released a new, comprehensive state forest management plan. Developed collaboratively by DNR forestry, wildlife, fisheries and recreation planning staff, the plan, once finalized, will guide the department’s forest management for the next 10 years, impacting Michigan’s close to 4 million-acre state forest system. Your input is sought on the draft plan! This plan addresses Michigan’s state forest management across the board, including young forest management and early successional habitat for a variety of wildlife, notably ruffed grouse and American woodcock. Managing our aspen forests is critical for these species and for general forest health statewide. Public...

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Action Alert in YOUR National Forests – Update on Old Growth Amendment

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READ THE PROPOSAL LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS As the U.S. Forest Service considers a proposal for the management of old growth and mature forests on public lands, we at RGS & AWS remain closely engaged in advancing approaches for sustainable forest management that conserve wildlife, promote forest diversity and optimize carbon stewardship. Your input is sought by the Forest Service on its management plan! Comment today, and let the USFS know: First, old growth forests are susceptible to unnatural fire, disease, insects and changing climate conditions – the same factors threatening the entire National Forest System. Harvesting pressure on old growth forests was an issue...

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Take action in support of sustainable national forests management!

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At RGS & AWS, we’re proud to work with the U.S. Forest Service on sound forest management that promotes abundant wildlife, healthy forests, and opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors. As the USFS considers a proposal that would guide stewardship of old growth and mature forests, we commend the Service for staying true to its mission – and relying on sound science as a guide. This despite a steady drumbeat of falsehoods and faux research from anti-forest management groups. The Forest Service wants your input on its plan, which could impact the entire National Forest System! Suggested comments are below. Take 5 minutes right now...

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Action Alert: U.S. Forest Service National Old-Growth Amendment

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At RGS & AWS, we’re proud to work with the U.S. Forest Service on sound forest management that promotes abundant wildlife, healthy forests, and opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors. As the USFS considers a proposal that would guide stewardship of old growth and mature forests, we commend the Service for staying true to its mission – and relying on sound science as a guide. This despite a steady drumbeat of falsehoods and faux research from anti-forest management groups. RGS & AWS staff have been focused on this issue for over two years. Now, your input is sought by the Forest...

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MICHIGAN: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451

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PDF FILE- LETTER: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451 June 18, 2024 Subject: Senate Bill 860: A Bill to Amend 1994 PA 451 Sen. Sue Shink, Chair: Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Sen. John Cherry, Majority Vice Chair: Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Sen. Kevin Daley, Minority Vice Chair: Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Sen. Sam Singh, Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Sen. Dayna Polehanki, Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Sen. Roger Victory, Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Sen. Michele Hoitenga, Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture Dear Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture, Established in 1961, the Ruffed...

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Action Alert: Virginia

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Until Friday May 24th, RGS members can support forest management and habitat improvement on the GW-Jeff National Forest. RGS will submit formal comments, but it’s very helpful for individuals to also submit comments supporting active forest management and prescribed fire to create diverse, quality habitat for grouse and other wildlife. Submit your comments here: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=64669 These are some of the points you can make in your comments: Current forest conditions don’t support healthy forests or abundant wildlife populations. The GW-Jeff needs to do forest management projects like this to help move stands toward the desired conditions as outlined in the Forest Plan. The North Zone Prescribed Fire...

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