Sustainable Forests in the United States

Our nation’s forests, both public and private, are threatened. We are experiencing devastating losses of forestlands and their benefits. The benefits we derive from our forests help us maintain our quality of life, benefits such as: clean and abundant water, habitat for plants and animals, rural community stability, energy self-sufficiency, and access for recreation and spiritual renewal.

The proper management of our forests is a critical national priority. The time is now for a new and unifying national effort to ensure healthy and sustainable forests – for us and for future generations. Sustainable forest management ensures that the three primary needs of our society: environmental, social and economic, are balanced and working together, thus creating a forest resource that is sustainable. This effort will provide the foundation needed for new policies and enhanced programs to keep forestlands forested.