We encourage all of our Vermont members and audience to review and comment on the ANR Planning Rule. Comments are accepted through November 1, 2024.
As always, we are in favor of responsible, science-based active management to achieve healthy forests that benefit wildlife.
RGS & AWS commends the Forest Service on their efforts to restore young forest habitat at biologically significant scales. We’re fully supportive of the proposed action outlined in the Stearns Ruffed Grouse Habitat Management Project on the Stearns Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Urgent action is needed at the landscape scale, above and beyond localized habitat improvement efforts, to halt the decline in ruffed grouse and other forest wildlife in eastern Kentucky before it’s too late. Speak out in support of managing for early successional wildlife habitat today! Public comment is being accepted until October 18, 2024. Below are some...
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...
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...
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...
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...
