Node Star2d ago
Lucas C. Wheeler

As an Oregonian, a biologist, and someone with a deep and unwavering love for the old growth forests of the PNW, I implore you to submit a personalized public comment opposing this short-sighted rule change at the BLM. Loss of what remains of Oregon's old growth forests would be an irreversible tragedy. #Conservation #Forests #Oregon #Biodiversity

https://morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/blm-announces-plan-to-fell-oregons

BLM Announces Plan to Fell Oregon's Last Great Forests

One billion board feet per year... 30 days to make your voice heard.

More Than Just Parks
Mar 19 at 3:19pmWeb
Show threadJenny Hansen2d ago
@lcwheeler
I'm not an Oregonian, but I spent two summer seasons trapping small mammals in central Oregon. My boss told me about the northwest forest plan, which explained the massive old Ponderosa pines I would see in some areas, but not others. No surprise that biodiversity and abundance were higher in those designated areas. I will happily support this initiative.
Show threadLucas C. Wheeler2d ago
@taoofcoffee Thank you!
Show threadAO Smith2d ago
@lcwheeler
Valley of the Giants is among the old growth forests listed as potential sites for a federal logging expansion. The public went to great lengths to protect some of the oldest trees left in the Coast Range and it is heart-breaking to see it on the list.
Show threadLucas C. Wheeler2d ago
@aosmith16 I know, this whole thing makes me sick to my stomach.
Show threadPeter Ralph2d ago
@lcwheeler tldr; go to https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=a591dee8-500c-f111-8406-001dd8029ed0 and say:
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@lcwheeler 😭🀬 the wickedness and stupidity is staggering.