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I SUPPORT AMERICAN FORESTS

4 LATEST AF ARTICLES:

Forest Digest: December 16, 2018 December 16, 2018
Ever considered living in a vertical forest? Learn about this and more in the latest Forest Digest! The post Forest Digest: December 16, 2018 appeared first on American Forests.
American Forests Applauds Provisions for Forestry in 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report December 14, 2018
The inclusion of timber jobs, water restoration, conservation and innovative provisions in the $867 billion 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report make the update a win-win for forests. The post American Forests Applauds Provisions for Forestry in 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report appeared first on American Forests.
A Tale of Two Trees and a Wildfire December 12, 2018
This year, wildfire devastated many homes, communities and forests. Two of our Champion Trees got caught in the mix. The post A Tale of Two Trees and a Wildfire appeared first on American Forests.
Book Review: “Around the World in 80 Trees” December 10, 2018
Take a journey into the world of tree species in Jonathan Drori's new book, "Around the World in 80 Trees"! The post Book Review: “Around the World in 80 Trees” appeared first on American Forests.

I SUPPPORT THE AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY

3 LATEST AHS ARTICLES:

American Hiking Seeks Development and Marketing Coordinator November 26, 2018
American Hiking Society is seeking a full-time Development and Marketing Coordinator, effective immediately. POSITION SUMMARY The Development and Marketing Coordinator provides administrative and marketing support to the development and membership functions of the organization. This position works within all fundraising activities including social media, do […]
The Top Five Mistakes Thru Hikers Make November 16, 2018
Written by Astral & Jennifer Pharr Davis Making mistakes is a healthy part of any thru hike. You can’t successfully backpack over 2,000 miles without making tweaks and adjustments to your original plan. Whether it be your itinerary, gear, or mindset something along the route will be forced to change if you want to continue forward. One… The post The Top […]
Why Technology Should Take a Hike November 14, 2018
Why Technology Should Take A Hike Did you know that the average American spends ELEVEN hours looking at a screen each day1? Guess it’s not so surprising … wake up to your phone alarm, check in immediately to what texts, emails or notifications you missed while you were asleep, get to work and tap away… The post Why Technology Should Take a Hike appeared firs […]

I SUPPORT THE NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCILMitch Bernard, NRDC’s Chief Counsel, speaks out about how litigation is the best way to beat back the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle environmental safeguards.Please visit NRDC.ORG and you’ll see why I support them. NRDC is a not-for-profit law firm whose clients are Nature and environmental safety. Their work is based on responsible scientific research. They are not just lobbyists or activists. They fight for us in court, with a record of legal victories vital to good environmental policy, regulation and legislation. They work on local, national and international cases.

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Donations to NRDC are used to fight the Trump administration’s anti-environment attacks and for other campaigns to protect the environment.

“The mission of the Natural Resources Defense Council is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.”

5 LATEST NRDC ARTICLES:

Interior Secretary Zinke to Resign Amid Flurry of Investigations December 15, 2018
Paris Agreement Ambition: Stepping Up Countries' Targets December 15, 2018
Paris Agreement: Delivering Better Rules, Higher Ambition December 15, 2018
Paris Agreement Rulebook: Tracking Country Progress December 14, 2018
Paris Agreement Rulebook: Tracking Financial Flows December 14, 2018