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Voice your support for the Forest Service’s proposals to protect endangered old-growth forests and wildlife ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Defenders of Wildlife] [ACT NOW]( [Northern Spotted Owl (c) Katrina Krause]( Urge the Forest Service to Protect Irreplaceable Old-Growth Forests! Dear Defender, Old-growth forests are some of our nation’s most valuable natural treasures – and they’re also some of the hardest to replace. These diverse forests host an ecosystem full of large, old trees that provide habitat for many native species, including the northern spotted owl, Canada lynx, red-cockaded woodpecker and more. This habitat takes hundreds of years to develop and mature. But sadly, the United States has lost more than 90% of our old-growth forests due to historic logging. Despite this, old-growth logging continues to destroy habitat in some places. And climate change is making things even worse for our remaining old forests. [ACT TO PROTECT ANCIENT FORESTS]( The U.S. Forest Service has a chance to protect the remaining old growth ecosystems. They’ve put forward a policy proposal to conserve and consistently manage these lands based on science and Indigenous knowledge. You can help make this plan a reality by signing a letter in support of the Forest Service’s proposal to save these forests! [Add your name: Urge the Forest Service to protect irreplaceable old-growth forests for generations to come!]( Massive-scale logging has almost robbed us of these ancient treasures. If these forests disappear, countless animals will lose their homes. We must ensure that we protect the remaining old-growth forests. These biodiversity strongholds are vital to the survival of countless species, from rare orchids to endangered owls. Let the Forest Service know you support policies that allow these endangered ecosystems to recover and thrive! [Protect old-growth forests and wildlife – take a moment to sign today!]( We appreciate you for speaking up to preserve wildlife and wild places. Sincerely, Lauren McCain Senior Federal Lands Policy Analyst Defenders of Wildlife [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street NW • Washington, DC 20036 defenders.org © 2024 Defenders of Wildlife --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo credit: Northern Spotted Owl © Katrina Krause This email was sent to {EMAIL} Please do not respond to this email. [Unsubscribe here]( or update your preferences [here!]( [supporter]