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Shortage of Energy?Or Leadership? p. 2

Ws Energy Plan:What it Means forOur Public Lands p. 11

Why (and how)Conservation Works p. 15

The recent precipitous drop in George W. Bushs

approval rating is by n o m eans th e worst news for

the White House. After all, presidential approval

ratings tend to have more ups and downs than a roller

coaster filled with ma nic-depressives.

No, what should have Karl Rove and Karen Hugheswaking up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night

are the recent polls showing not just that the public over-

whelmingly supports energy conservation efforts over the

massive build-up of new power plants but that Republicans

do as well. By a ratio of m ore th an two-to-on e.

And a core group of disgrunt led Repub licans are not just ritually

shaking their headsTheyre speaking out. Its a shame that a

conservative admin istration h ad to be badgered into talking

positively about efficiency, says Jim Scarantino, executive director

of Republicans for Environmental Protection.

The group rails against th e en ergy plans lack of an aggressive energy

efficiency strategya failure that repudiates a Republican tradition

dating back to th e days of Teddy Roosevelt, who put conservation at th e

heart of his agenda and his legacy.

The m ovem ent for th e conservation of wildlife, Roosevelt wrote in

1916, and the larger movement for the conservation of all our natural

resources, are essentially democratic in spirit, purpose and method.

One hundred years after TR took office, a defiantly conservative administrationhas sent t o Con gress a plan that is so p athetically indifferent, even hostile, to conserva-

tion it does not even address the single biggest and most obvious step we can take to

conserve energy: increasing auto fuel-efficiency standards.

The Bush plan m erely recomm ends further study of th e issue traditionally the jun kyard for

chan ge and inn ovation sidestepping th e need to require SUVs and pickups, which now account

for nearly 50 percent of th e vehicles sold in America, to meet th e same m ileage requirem ent s as cars.continued on page 2

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been runn ing up and down th e

state, turning up thermostats

and turnin g off light switches.

Of course, the alternative

to being a one-man

switch-flipping brigade would

be finding a way to sparkthe publics imaginationbut

when it comes to sparking

the publics imagination, Gray

Davis is no Gary Condit.

While theres no doubt

consum ers are looking to avoid

mam mo th po wer bills, the fervor with wh ich they h ave embraced

voluntary con servation efforts cant be explained solely on groun ds

of self-interest. In fact, it

demon strates the depth of the

American peoples untapped

reserves of commitment to

the public good, even when

th eir leaders are clearly ent irely

tapped out.

It is truly ironic th at on e

of those on th e cutting edge

of consumer conservation is

W h imself, who se ranch in Crawford, Texas, has been d escribed

as an environmentally sensitive showplace designed with

state-of-the-art energy efficiency. The house is filled with

energy-saving devices, while the ranchs lawn and fruit orchard

are irrigated with recycled water. Hes acting locally, he just cant

th ink globally.

One cant help but wonder: Is this a deeply felt personal

comm itment of Ws that, at th e nation al level, is overwhelmed by

his even more deeply felt commitment to his friends and donors

in th e energy ind ustry?

Isnt it time th at Bush starts preaching to th e nation what h e

practices back at th e ranch ?

Arianna Huffington is a nationally syndicated columnist and author

of eight books. To find out more, or to read her columns, visit her web

page atwww.ariannaonline.com.

Editors Note: In this edition ofForest Voice, weve included several

stories about Bushs energy plan and conservation. W hy? Because oil,

coal and n atural gas drilling directly aff ect Americas public lands.

For more information, visistwww.forestcouncil.org.

CONTENTSCONTENTS

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Instead, in an effort to soften his hard-earned let them

drink arsenic image, the president has taken to photo-op

environmentalism. Like his recent wide-eyed walk through a

Departm ent o f Energy show case of energy-saving devices, includ ing

a state-of-th e-art cell pho ne ch arger.

When you multiply the number of chargers plugged into

peoples walls all across America, the President enthused, onecan begin to realize significant savings all across the country. By

golly, one certainly can. One can also recommend further study.

After the to ur, Bush grand ly ann oun ced over $85 million in

grants aimed at encouraging the development of technologies

linked to renewable energy. Sure it sounds good, but the

problem is the grants simply restored the $85 million in

funding for renewable energy the president had previously

recomm ended cut t ing.

The other problem is that

$85 million is a drop in

the bucket compared to the

roughly $1.36 billion in tax

incentives, credits and

deductions hand ed out to h is

budd ies in th e coal, oil and gas

industries. These, apparently,

did not need further study.

And to pu t in p erspective

just how frivolous th e size of the gran ts are, California alon e has set

aside ten tim es as mu ch, $850 m illion, just in m on etary incentives

for consumers who purchase energy efficient appliances.

As Alan Nogee of the Union of Concerned Scientists put it:

Energy efficiency and renewable energy could replace nearly

1,000 of the 1,300 n ew power plan ts that Presiden t Bush says are

need ed to m eet increasing en ergy needs. America does not face a

shortage of en ergy supplies, just a sho rtage of vision, leadership

and determination to p rovide clean an d affordable energy.

Despite the Bush administrations highly effective effort to

conserve its very limited supplies of vision, leadership and

determinationand despite widespread skepticism abou t wh ether

there really is a power shortagethe public has responded beyond

all expectations to the call for conservation.

In California, ground zero for the current energy crisis,

conservation efforts have reduced deman d for electricity for the

secon d m on th in a row. Electricity use in Jun e was down o ver 12

percent from last year, following an 11 percent drop in May.

Not surprisingly, Governo r Gray Daviswho h as spent m uch

of the last few m on ths dith ering while the en ergy crisis burned

rushed to take credit for the drop in energy usage. As if hes

by Arianna Huffington(continued from cover)

Despite th e Bush adm inistrations h ighly effective

effort to conserve its very limited supplies of

vision, leadersh ip and determination, th e public

h as responded beyond all expectations to th e call

for conservation.

3 New s and Views

4 Red Desert

Bush appoints environmental foes, energy crisis averted and other critical news andinformation about your publicly owned lands to help you stay informed.

With striking rock formations and sagebrush steppes, the Jack Morrow Hills Area isa national treasure. However, oil drilling threatens its delicate beauty.

6 Green Lum berPublic demand has forced Home Depot and others to carry certified wood. But whatdo those labels mean? Not much, without broader policy changes.

11 Bush s En ergy PlanThe Bush Administration has outlined its plans to deal with Americas energy crisis. Learn about the plan and what it means for our publicly owned lands.

12 Wh os in Ch arge Here?A guide to the agencies entrusted to manage your mountains, forests, rivers andstreams. A guide to whos in charge and how to contact them.

15 Solution s: Con servationConservation played an important role in saving California from blackouts. And itcan help you save money. And help preserve Americas natural resources.


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Pol l : NW Opposes Cut t in g Old Grow thA recent poll commissioned by Northwest

environmental groups found that 75

percent of people living in th e Northwest

want to see an end to logging of old

growth in our national forests. The poll,

which was conducted by Davis & Hibbitts

Inc. of Portland, showed consistent numbers across party

lines and in rural communities traditionally dominated by

the timber industry.

Study Says Federa l Loggin g Not NeededThe Framing Lumber Composite Price, a broad measure of

price movement in the lumber market, has dropped this year

making increased logging contradictory to market demand.

According to Random Lengths, an industry newsletter, the

average price for lumber in June 1996-2000 was $392 per

thousand board meter compared to $365 to in June 2001. The

current price of lumber is about 15 percent less than the tren d

of prices in the industry. This relatively cheap price for lumber

and structural panels, combined with steady housing starts

and production, show that the industry would benefit from

closing m ills rather th an increasing log supp ly.

U se o f Wo o d A l t erna t i v e Gro w i n gAccording to a report in the LA Times, entire communities in

Southern California are being constructed with steel paneled

homes and nearly 50 percent of homes in Hawaii have

steel fram es. Lightweigh t, galvanized

steel studs are now being used

to frame homes. Steel panels

are becoming popular because

of increasing costs of lumber and

the decl ine in lumber qual i ty,

caused by tendencies of lumber

from smaller trees to warp. Steel

paneling is resistant to fire, termites,

dry rot and is more earthquake resistant

than wood.

House Nixes Cam paign Finan ce ReformOn July 12, the House tabled the campaign finance reform

bill. Partisan finger pointing continues. Twelve Republicansjoined Dem ocrats in voting 228 to 203 to table th e bill rather

than debate it . Approved by the Senate in April, the bill

would ban unlimited donations to political parties and put

new constraints on political advertising by advocacy groups.

Supporters continue their work to bring the bill back and

force a vote.

News and ViewsNative ForestCouncilThe Native Forest Council isa n onprofit, tax deductible

organization founded by

a group of business andprofessional people alarmed

by the willful destruction

of our national forests. Webelieve a sound econom y

and a sound environment

need not be incompatibleand th at current public land

man agement practices are

devastating to both .

The m ission of the Native

Forest Council is to providevisionary leadership an d

to ensure th e integrity of

public land ecosystems,without compromising

people or forests.

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Advisory Board

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Timothy Hermach

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Ed Dorsch

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Bush Appoin ts Con servation FoesSome are in office; others await confirmation. So far, almost all of

Bushs nominees are lawyers or lobbyists for the very industries

they will oversee. In July, the Senate confirmed Steven Griles

to serve as deputy secretary of the Interior Department, putting

an energy industry official second in command at the agency.

Awaiting confirmation as head of the Forest Service, Mark

Rey has long worked for the timber industry. Linda Fisher,

nominated for EPA Deputy Administrator is a former chief

lobbyist for biochemical and pesticide manufacturer Monsanto.

For a complete list and the latest news on confirmations, visit

www.forestcouncil.org.

Industry Poses as Indigenous GroupArctic Power, an oil industry front group, is running a

misleading ad featuring a n ative Inu piat who supports drilling

in Alaskas Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. No Gwichin,

native people, who have lived in the area kn own as ANWR and

depen ded on caribou for centuries, appear in the advertisemen t.

The Gwichin are deeply concerned that development in

ANWR will keep the caribou from their calving grounds and

reduce the herd. To see the ad and learn more about Arctic

Power, visit www.forestcou ncil.org.

Crisis Increases Conservati onThe rolling blackouts werent as severe as

predicted in California, and experts say the

energy crisis may be over. Below average

summer temperatures helped to ease energy

needs, but statewide conservation efforts are

largely responsible for preventing energy

problems. The state energy comm ission reports

that total demand for power was down 12

percent this June compared to last year. In response to

predicted power shortages, the state launched educational

campaigns and implemented rebate programs to encourage

the purchase of energy efficient appliances and the use of

alternative energy sources, such as solar power. California also

offered con servation incentives to large energy con sumers.

Cit izen s Tak e a Stand Agains t Fee DemoOn July 7 near Ouray, Colorado, more than 100 members

of the Western Slope No-Fee Coalition faced roadblocks andarmed forest rangers when they demonstrated against a new

Forest Service Fee Demo area: a site on public lands where

citizens must pay to enter. The Coalition, a diverse mix of

hikers, fishermen and off-road enthusiasts, opposes the fees

because they represent double taxation, commercialization of

public lands and discrimination against low-incom e citizens.

Toles 2001 The Buffalo News. Reprinted with permission of Universal Press Syndicate. All rights reserved.

Find more on these stories at www.forestcouncil.org


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By Benjamin Scott

The Red Desert is a historical and biological treasure. Pioneers on the Oregon Trail used the Oregon Buttes, above, to mark the halfway point between Independence,

Missouri and the Pacific Ocean. Native Americans still cherish these hills as a spiritual place. The sagebrush steppes are a stronghold for the Sage Grouse, a species whose

stunning mating rituals are only matched by their loyalty to their mating grounds. Massive elk herds find sustenance in the high-country sagebrush during the snowy

winters, and in the summers find relief in the oases of North Americas largest active field of sand dunes .

Thriving with Life, Threatened by OilThe Jack Morr ow Hills Areais home to more than350 species of wildlife,including 10 endangeredspecies and 14 more thatare close. The sagebrushof this high desert is astronghold for the sagegrouse, and Wyoming hasmore than any other s tate.They have returned everyyear for centuries to thesame mating grounds,called leks, to strut, puffand squawk in courtship.But their numbers areplummeting fas t due to

habitat destruction . Themajority of the proposeddrilling would take placedirectly in m any leks. Thearea is also known forits big game, providingelk, mule deer andpronghorn antelope withcrucial habitat: land th atbiologists consider thedetermining factor in aspecies ability to survive.Some Wyoming hunt inggroups oppose oil and gasactivity in the Core Area(see m ap at right ) becauseof the proven impacts onthe only elk herd knownto exist in a sagebrushhabitat. The area also has

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The soaring plateaus and striking geological formations of

the Red Desert were landmarks of great importance to

the early pioneers of the American West. Thousands who

endured th e hardships of the Oregon and Mormon Pioneer Trail

looked to the formations of Steamboat Mountain and Oregon

Buttes to help guide th em west.

But their historic journey also left striking scars on this

fragile land: Their wagon tracks can still be seen a century

later. Today, mining, drilling and off road vehicle use in

the Red Desert leaves scars that our great grandchildren will

certainly recognize.

The Jack Morrow Hills Area is a Bureau of Lan d Man agem ent

(BLM) planning area that makes up a vast part of the Red

Desert, and is one of the largest unfenced areas outside of

Alaska. Span nin g more than 622,000 acres, the area is ho me

to one of the most diverse and healthy concentrations ofraptors. The rock formation s that inspired pioneers are still

hallowed spiritual grounds for Native American tribes such

as the Shoshone. The sagebrush steppes are one of the last

strongholds for the Sage Grouse, a spectacular bird that is

dependant on uninterrupted sagebrush habi tat , and whose

mating struts and calls are one of wildlifes greatest spectacles.

The high plateaus and shifting sand dunes, including the

largest active dune field in North America, provide crucial

habitat for a healthy but threatened elk population.

Human disturbance, especially from oil and gas drilling

and off road vehicle use, poses the largest threat. Drilling

activity began as early as the 1900s, and by 1922, oil tycoons

had tap ped into prod uctive oil fields. Conservation h as taken

a backseat to produ ctivity, despite th e impacts observed by th e

BLM. According to Biodiversity Associates, an independent

environmental auditing group, The BLM has not prioritized

protecting wild places or conserving sensitive species on public

lands in Wyoming. Instead, BLM has managed public landslargely for livestock an d to maxim ize oil, gas, coal and o ther

mineral development.

We believe we can protect the Red Deserts fragile,

unique, and still undamaged Jack Morrow Hills region with

common-sense conservation, said Craig Thompson, a

long- t ime member of the Wyoming and Nat ional

Wildlife Federations and resident of Rock Springs,

Wyoming. As these are public lands, the public

sentimen t th at persuaded former Secretary Babbitt

to better protect them should continue despite

industry petitions to ramp up development.

To date, the Red Desert has suffered the effects of 80 years

of resource extraction, and is now targeted for more. As of late

1997, 153 wells penetrated the area, which does not include

failed and abandoned attempts, according to the BLM. The

delicate plant and animal species that have survived thus far

are facing even greater threats today: Big Oil plans to drill as

man y wells in th e Red Desert in th e next 13 years as they h ave

drilled in th e last centu ry, according to the High Country News.

And off-road vehicle use in the JMHA is growing fast, with

over 3,200 users last year alone, compounding the impacts of

machinery waste and noise on wild plants and animals.

Despite these impacts, the Red Desert is still very much

intact. The 1967 Wilderness Act defines wilderness areas

as those that are still untrammeled by man. Within the

JMHA there are already seven separate areas totalling 117,000

acres that are currently designated as Wilderness Study Areas.Groups such as the Wyoming Outdoor Council have also

identified an oth er 116,000 acres that could becom e wilderness,

a valuable resource for the 10,000-plus hikers, hunters, bird-

lovers and other visitors that enjoy the area each year. A

preservation plan, including a solution to the conflict with

existing drilling rights, is quickly becoming a realistic goal.

According to Mac Blewer of the Wyoming Outdoor Council,

Designation of the JMHA as a National Conservation Area

is an idea that BLM officials and Wyoming congressional

representatives are open to.

Desert Wildl i fe

Rich in rare species and striking geological formations, the Red Desert is one of the largest unfenced areas outsideAlaska. But oil drilling th reatens th e Jack Morrow Hills Area, a section of th e Red Desert m an aged by th e BLM.

one of the m ostdiverse an dnum erous raptorconcentrations,including goldeneagles, greathorned owls,kestrels and theendangeredferruginoushawk.



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Clearcuts: Mt. Hood National Forest

... that our natural resources shall

be exploited by the few against

the interests of the many.

Theodore Roosevelt

I do not intend...I do not intend...

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Certifiable?by Ed Dorsch

Forest certification began in the early 1990s, with the

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). More than a decade later,

relatively few con sumers kno w abou t certified lum ber. And ,

with half a dozen or more labels on the market, even fewer can

sift through the labelsan alph abet soup of acronym s.

Wh at, exactly, makes timb er green? Like organic foods, th e

best way to know what you buy is to know who grew it. Easier

done with tomatoes than two-by-fours. Organizations involved

in timber certification claim to encourage environmental, social

and economic sustainability in forest management. These arent

easy claims t o p rove. Or m easure. Several competin g certification

system s define th ese goals and certify prod ucers. All are volunt ary.

No government in the world requires timber producers tobecom e certified.

To prevent dishonest companies from slapping a label on

uncertified wood, organizations try to keep a paper trail that

tracks wood from the cut to the hardware store. As organic

produce certifiers have learned, though, monitoring every step

of the production process is nearly impossible. And its much

harder to track plywood than produce.

Certifying organ ization s, like FSC, are in ch arge of who get s to

put their label on wood products. These certifying organizations

must themselves be accredited by a third party. Certification

organizations may have their own standards for certification

which must be approved by the accrediting organization before

they can put their stamp on the wood.

Forest certification policy is currently being developed by

FSC for U.S. n ation al forests. Alth ough federal forest certification

would help expand the certification movement, there is

considerable debate about wh ether th e long-term risks are worth

the potential benefit.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

The FSC is the on ly worldwide timber certification schem e for all

forest types and plantation s and has received end orsement from

organizations such as the World Wildlife Federation, Friends

of the Earth and Greenpeace. The FSC accredits certification

organizations that comply with FSC principles: respecting

national laws, respecting indigenous peoples rights to manage

their lands, protecting forests from illegal harvesting, not

harvesting in excess of permanently sustainable levels and

protecting water quality and forest ecosystems. Certification

organizations accredited by the FSC include SmartWood and

Scientific Certification Systems.

Green Tag Forestry

Green Tag Forestry was created by the timber industry as a

respon se to the h igh costs associated with assessmen ts and au dits

required by certifying schemes such as FSC. There was a sense

that the FSC was too habitat-oriented and left more trees

standing than necessary. Green Tag Forestry certified forests

are man aged according to m ost of the FSCs compon ents, but

have more industry-friendly rules about chemical use, cutting

larger trees and clearcuts than FSC. Green Tag Forestry manages

forests according to criteria such as stability of ownership,

reforestation, community relations, road construction and

econo mic viability.

The Am erican Tree Farm System

The American Tree Farm System certifies its members as meeting

the standards and guidelines of sustainable forestry established

by the American Forest Foundation. Its standards for managing

forests include an emphasis on growing renewable forest

resources and encouraging public understanding of all benefits

of productive forestry. Timber companies and member forests

are required to implement forest management practices that

supposedly enhan ce the health an d productivity of the woodland

while addressing the effect of their forest practices on fish and

wildlife. American Tree Farm System forest management practices

are designed to con sider biodiversity on a landscape or watershed

scale. The American Tree Farm System is the largest certifier of

private forest lands in th e United States.

Pan European Forest Certification (PEFC)

The Pan European Forest Certification Council certifies that

forest products come from forests managed according to thePan European Criteria on the protection of European forests.

The criteria include the following: maintenance of forest

ecosystem health, maintenance of sustainable wood production,

conservation and enhancement of biological diversity and

maintenance of the protective functions of soil and water

in forests. The criteria specifically include public participation

in public policy and decision making on forests. PEFC is a

certification organization bu t n ot an accrediting bo dy like FSC.

Th is list is provided for informat ion purposes only. Native Forest

Council does not endorse any of these certification systems as accurate

or endorse any logging on public lands. W e assert that all publicly

owned lan ds should be protected and restored.

Certified lum ber is a great idea. But so far, it isnt do ing m uch

for the forests. Ambiguous criteria, industry greenwash

(som etimes with th e blessing of environm ental groups)

and a failure to address underlying policies that en courage cutting

all make green lumber little more than cosmetic conservation

for those who can afford it.

Like coffee, cocoa, tea and other consumer goods, lumber is

now available with an environmental seal of approval. The two

mo st prevalent labels, the Forest Stewardship Co un cil (FSC) and

the Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI), represent two extremes of

the green timber spectrum.

The FSC began accrediting cutting o perations in 1995. Based

in Oaxaca, Mexico, th is intern ational organization in cludes small

timber companies and some environmental groups. Over the

past two years, large retailers such as Lowes and Home Depot

(in some cases, due to pressure from the public) have started

carrying FSC-certified lu m ber.

But other certification groups have joined the fray, creating

an alphabet soup of acronyms and conflicting claims. The SFI

was started by th e American Forest and Paper Association to give

Big Tim ber its own green lab el. But t h e SFI label is pu re corpo rate

greenwash; Forest watchdo gs call it the same old forest indu stry

label, and timber companies as irresponsible as Maxxam and

Pacific Lumber have been certified by SFI. This fall, SFI will

launch a $25 million advertising blitz to promote its brand of

eco-friendly lumber. FSC is responding with its own extensive

prom otion cam paign, featuring actor Pierce Brosnan .

Con fused? So is the average consum er. At least half a do zen

addition al acron yms n ow m udd y the waters. And , if youve read

this far, you already know more than most consumers about

certified lumber.

Changing the way forests are managed is laudable, but

alternative con sump tion absent broad (and enforceable) policy

change does little to save forests.

For one thin g, its far too easy for corporate America to ad d

a fresh coat of green paint to its operations than to change their

behavior. Chan ge the p ackaging, add a n ew label and its business

as usual. Conspiracy? Hardly. Maximizing profit is part of every

corporate mission statement. They will do everything in their

power to increase consum ption . If consum ers want green lum ber,

then industry will find a way to satisfy that market. And, under

current political and economic policies, its more cost-effective

to create an ecologically minded image than to change whatreally happens in the forest. And so Big Timber will inevitably

Alphabet Soup: What the Labels Mean

find a way to give its operations a green sheen: qu asi-non profits,

capitulating environmental groups and brilliant packaging and

advertising cam paigns.

Whats the solution? Certification could help, but only in

the context of broader policy changes, reduced consumption

and active promotion of alternative building materials and fiber

sources. We must hold industry accountable for all the costs

the public pays for it to cut our forests. We must ban the

export of raw logs. And we must stop subsidizing dishonest,

destructive corporations with taxpayer d ollars. Viable alternatives,

particularly for paper and pulp, already exist, but must compete

with heavily subsidized timber companies that help themselves

to publicly owned assets. Make the free market truly free, and

paper made from trees will go the way of whale oil and the

ho rse-drawn carriage.

Finally, legitimate certification sh ould be carefully contro lled

by a united coalition of conservation groups and scientists

committed to a clear set of principles: Certified wood is not

grown on public lands; It does not come from old growth

forests, clearcuts or monocrop tree plantations; It is never used

for wood chips or paper; And partial certification of forests is

never an opt ion.

Until we unite such a group and refuse to compromise,

certification will continue to protect industry from

environ men talists, instead of protecting the environ men t from

industry.

Learn more at www.forestcouncil.org

by Gordon Kelley

Certification

could help, but

on ly if used in

the context ofbroader policy

changes, reduced

consumption an d

active prom otion

of alternative

building materials

an d fiber sources.

What, exactly,

m akes timber

green? Today,

th ere are at least

six certified wood

labels available

on th e market.

Weve explained

four of th em to

h elp in terpret

(some of) the

acronyms.


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Nat ive Forest Council Annual Report 2000 7

The year 2000. Arguably, the beginning of a new m illenn ium;

One of the strangest elections in our nations history; And

a major shift of power in the White House. Last year was

a year of changeboth for the country and for Native Forest

Council. Though we face a powerful adversary, Bushs anti-

conservation policies have galvanized national support for ourmission. From the day he was inaugurated, the gloves were off.

The Bush administration has launched an all-out war against

public lands. We face new threats, but the Bush administrations

assault on the environment has also bolstered the resolve

of our faithful friends and renewed a fighting spirit among

conservationists.

For Native Forest Council, 2000 was a year to plant seeds for

the future. By expanding distribution of the Forest Voice, our

web site and our Forever Wild educational speaking tour,

we found tremendous support for public lands protection.

With th e lifetime bequest of Council member Helen Johnson

(please read our memorial in the Winter 2001 issue ofForest

Voice), we have been able to add four new staff members and

acquire new technical tools for media and activism. And we

are planning to take full ownership of our national office

in Eugene, Oregon.

With care and attention, this expansion of infrastructure

will foster future growth and make Forever Wild not only a

possibility, but a reality. As we finish the first half of 2001,

the seeds of 2000 are already beginning to take root. Thanks

to you, we are growing.

The Native Forest

Council is

dedicated to the

preservation and

protection of all

publicly owned

natural resources

from destructive

practices, sales

and all resource

extraction.

Annual Report

NativeForest Council

2000

EducationThis year, the Native Forest Council had a strong presencein the national media. Forty-four news features from across

the coun try included the Cou ncil and th irty-four newspapers

and television stories cited us as a source. These included USA

Today, Fox News, the W ashington Postand the Christian Science

Monitor. Also, the book American Environmental Leaders, from

colonial times to the present, by Ann e Becher featured Executive

Director Tim Hermach. Our membership continued to grow

and we increased the national distribution of the Forest Voice.

In August, Hermach spoke about the importance of

protecting pubic lands at the Shadow Convention in Los

Angeles. The event, wh ich h ighlighted critical issues igno red

at th e partisan con vention s, featured a d iverse list of speakers

including Reverend Jesse Jackson, New Mexico Governor

Gary Joh nson , Senato r Russ Feingold an d Dorris Granny D

Haddock. Also Cou ncil Representative Robin Smith, a former

EPA scientist and nat ional park ranger, condu cted a nat ionwide

Forever Wild education al speaking tou r.This year, we worked to prod uce environm ental education

resources for schools. Council representatives attended the

National Science Teachers Association Con vention in Florida.

As one of only two noncorporate groups at the event,

we distributed information and spoke with teachers about

developing accurate environmental curricula. Two hundred

forty-nine teachers signed up to join our new web-based

environmental education center. This network will help

teachers share and develop ideas and lesson plans for

conscientious en vironm ental edu cation.

LitigationIn 2000, the Council participated in two lawsuits, both to stoplogging on national forests. In the first suit, we joined hotel

owners, fishin g enth usiasts and o thers whose liveliho od d epend s

on the forests. This coalition of individuals and organizations

demanded an en d to th e federal timber program on the grounds

that the Forest Service must, by law, use our public lands for the

highest and best use. The second suit addressed the No rthwest

Forest Plan, revealing that spotted owl populations have been

declinin g at levels much h igher than originally man dated in th e

plan, in violation of th e law.

LegislationWe developed two drafts of a Forever Wild bill. Council staff and

attorneys are working to edit the bill so it may be introduced

into Co ngress.

Growth

In 2000, we continued to grow as an organization, while stay-ing true to o ur roots as a mem bership-focused organization. For

the third straight year, we received the majority of our funding

from individuals, not big foundations. For the second time in

as many years, members of Working Assets voted to award the

Coun cil a generou s gift. We also established the Helen John son

Fun d. With t he lifetime b equest of th is loyal supporter, we have

been ab le to expand our staff, techn ical infrastructure an d activ-

ism t ools. Than ks to the steadfast supp ort of mem bers like you,

it looks as if 2001 will also be a year of growth and success,

with every day, week and month bringing us closer to making

Forever Wild a reality.

2000 in ReviewEducation

Litigation

Legislation

Growth


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Neurobiologist Nathan Tublitz is the

new est mem ber of the Coun cils board

Tublitz JoinsCouncil Board

2000 Highlights Increased membership and national distribution of our

newspaper, the Forest Voice.

Featured in 44 n ews stories across the cou ntry.

Cited as a source in 34 n ational n ewspapers and television

news programs.

Executive Director Tim Hermach spoke at th e Shad ow

Convention, an alternative to th e Republican and

Demo cratic party conven tions, in Los Angeles.

Conducted national Forever Wild educationalspeaking tou r.

Attended the National Science Teachers Association

Convention to fight corporate influence on en vironm ental

education.

Established a web-based environmental education network

for teachers, parents and stud ents to share and develop

ideas and lesson plans for conscientious environmental

education.

Participated in t wo lawsuits, both to stop logging on

nat ional forests.

Developed two drafts of Forever Wild legislation.

Built coalitions with labor and religious groups comm itted

to the environment.

Provided support to grassroots campaigns for public lands.

Forest Council Staff: Top (left to right): Intern Zaid McKie-Krisberg,President Tim othy Hermach , Associate Editor Jessica Brittsan , Editor/VicePresident Ed Dorsch, A dmin istrative Assistant Craig Nielsen.

Bottom (left to right): IT Coordinator Peter W atkin s, Technology InternHidetoshi Haruna, Administrative Assistant Deborah Ortuno, WebmistressSara Olsher. N ot Pictured: Assistant Editor / Webm aster Ben Scott,

Executive Assistant Erica Langbecker, Legal Consultan t Rick Gorman ,Forester Roy Keene, Intern Gordon Kelly.

Tublitz, th e newest Native Forest Coun cil

board m ember, holds a Ph.D. in zoology

and n eurobiology and is a professor at the

University of Oregon.

Reaching into a large tank with a long plastic tube, Nathan

Tublitz gently pokes a small, resting cuttlefish. Its brown and

whitejust like th e rocks it is resting o n.

See that, says Tublitz. As the fish undulates up from

the bottom of the tank, its soft, gel-like body turns white.

The cuttlefishs chameleon-like ability to perfectly match its

surround ings is on e of the com plex behavioral responses Tublitz

studies as a neurobiologist at the University of Oregon. With

a wide grin across his bearded face, he turns back to the tank,

disturbs anoth er resting fish an d declares th e cuttlefish to be th e

coolest of all invertebrates.

Tublitz, the newest Native Forest Council board member,

has a Ph.D. in zoology and neurobiology and is a professor at

the University of Oregon. He works with simple and complex

invertebrates examin ing ho w behavior is generated an d m odified

dependent upon internal and external conditions. He wants to

figure out whats behin d th e brains ability to adap t beh aviors for

even th e smallest chan ges in environment.

Alon g with his research and teachin g, Tublitz is involved in

several environmental and educational organizations. He is the

presiden t of th e Eugene Natural History Society, and a co-foun der

of the Camas Education Network, a group that educates school

children abou t science through han ds-on restoration of wetland s.

He also co-founded the Coalition for a Healthy Lane County,

a new organization working to build coalitions between local

environ men tal and social justice groups to increase imp act on th e

comm un ity. He runs th e University of Oregon Science Ou treach

Program, which reaches 2,000 grade school children each year.

Tublitz frequen tly travels to England, where h e is the d irector ofa nonprofit organization working to make biology more visible

throughout the world. He is also the president of the University

Senate. When asked how he has the time to do it all, Tublitz

simply smirks and shrugs his shoulders as if its a secret.

Tublitzs reason ing for being concerned ab out en vironm ental

conservation is simple. Im a biologist, he states abruptly

as if no other explanation is needed. All natural systems are

dependen t upon interaction between organisms and some of the

largest ecosystems in the world are our forests, he says. As a

biologist I know that we dont have a world unless we maintain

our forests.

Leanin g back in h is wooden d esk chair, Tublitz explains that

science is an integral part of his activism. For an en vironm ental

position to be successful, it has to argue from a position of

strength, he says. Strength comes from understanding your

factual basis. One needs to know the limitations and power of

th e facts th ey are presentin g.

Tublitz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to theCoun cil, about science as well as comm un ity non profit organiza-

tions. His expertise and en ergy will be a valuable addition to the

Forest Coun cil board.

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In 1990, Peg and Rick LaMartina h eaded west from th eir hom e in

Wiscon sin to see the b ig trees. But th e trip to Olym pic National

Park was bittersweet. Wh ile amazed by th e size of th e trees and

diversity of native Pacific Northwest forests, they were devastated

to see the vast clearcuts scarring th e land.

Im sure my mouth dropped open. It was hard to believe,

really. Theres not hin g th at even comes close in Wisconsin, says

Peg describing her reaction to h er first glimpse of th e big trees.

What they saw on that trip galvanized their commitment to

forest con servation .

Peg, 43 and Rick, 48 live on a permaculture cooperative in

rural southwest Wisconsin, wh ere ten fam ilies live on 130 acres,

sharing equipment and appliancesand trying to live off the

land as much as possible. Som e of the lan d is used to grow food,

some is sustainably logged for firewood and some is slated to

remain untouched. Peg is a foster care provider for a develop-

mentally disabled man and Rick is a nature photographer. The

LaMartinas joined Native Forest Council in 1990 and have been

sending a ten-dollar gift, every month, without fail. They are

humble about their giving and the dedication they express

through their devout consistency.

We may not be able to give a lot to our causes, but we

strongly believe that if everyone gave some, a lot cou ld be don e,

says Rick. They say their largest contribution to conservation

is their choice of lifestyle: simplicity and preservation of the

paradise they find in nature.

Pegs love of wilderness started when she was a child. Her

family spen t man y lazy, summ er afternoo ns on her grand fathers

farm in southeast Wisconsin. There were Indian m oun ds on the

land and a stand of old oaks and hickories with branches low

enough to climb, she recalls. It was a place where you could

use your imagination, says Peg. Now, she goes to the woods

not only for recreation, but to find a spiritual connection and to

discover examples of the balance she seeks in life. [Trees are] an

examp le that th eres some sort of creator. Whatever you r religion

is, theres someth ing larger than us, she says. I n ever feel m ore

alive than when Im around places where there are big trees

or wilderness.

Art is Ricks outlet for the inspiration he finds in nature. Hisfirst medium was Realist landscape painting, until 1975, when

a friend gave him a 35-millimeter camera. With the camera,

he found a way to combine art, nature and hiking. Im

2000 Financial Report

not a sedentary person. [With

photography] I could do art, and

I could be in the field and I could

be moving, says Rick. Theres a

number of times I tried to give

it up because its very expensive

and it just kept coming back to

me. Experiencing the beauty and

power of nature and sharing that

experience with others is what

motivates Rick as a photographer

and a conservationist. Nature is

so mu ch t o be en joyed, says Rick. That feeling I get from being

in nature, if that could be given to people who view my work

or inspire them to go out and experience that or see what I

saw, I think that would be the ultimate for me. In 1995, after

being laid off from his job as a social worker, Rick seized the

opportunity to m ake his photography a full time job. I though t:

Its now or never. Im going to try to make a go of it, he says.

Since then, he and Peg have been working to establish a viable

ph otograph y business; This was their first breakth rough year.

Peg and Rick have been in volved in m any activities to protect

the environment, but reflect on their trips west when asked why

they remain so dedicated to the Native Forest Council. I want

to be part of saving the last of our wild areas, the last of the

big trees, says Peg. This commitment, and the commitment

of so many others, is what keeps Native Forest Counciland

conservationalive.

Grants

Funding Sources

Revenue/Support

Membership 12%

Contributions 42%

Grants 26%

Restrict ed Funds 19%

Other 1%

Expenses

Environm ental Education 25%

Forest Voice 30%

Grassroots Organizing/

Coalition Building 14%

Public Speaking/

Expert Testimony & Research 16%

Fund Raising 11%General & Administrative 5%

In Focus: Council MembersPeg and Rick LaMartina

We strongly

believe th at if

everyone gave

some, a lot could

be don e.

Contributions Membership

Other

Environmental Education

General & Admin istrative

Fund Raising

Public Speaking/Expert Testimony

& Research

Grassroots Organizing/Coalition Building

Forest VoiceExpenses

Council Mem bers Peg

and Rick LaMartina

Silent Sent ry by Rick LaMartina. His photography company, Earthtones

Photography, can be found on the internet at www.lamartinaphotos.com.

A society th at will trade

a litt le liberty for a litt le

order will lose both , and

deserve n eith er.

-Th om as Jefferson

Restricted

Funds

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Forest Coun cil Mem bers, 2000

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Conservation

m ay be a sign of

personal virtue,

but it is n ot

a sufficient basis

for a soun d,

comprehensive

energy policy.

-Vice President

Cheney

The Bush Energy PlanWh at people need to

hear loud an d clear is

that were running out

of energy in America

Bush said h e will consider all public lands

for energy development, including any

of 19 monuments designated by Clinton.

Possibilities include natural gas drilling in

Hanford Reach on the Columbia River and

logging in the Cascade-Siskiyou forests of

Southern Oregon. Utahs spectacular Grand

Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

rugged, wild Kaiparowits Plateau is again at risk of coal mining.

Oil companies have already applied to drill in Alaskas Copper

River Delta. Oil exploration in th e Arctic Nation al Wildlife Refuge

is on e of the m ost controversial element s of the Bush agen da.

Although Americans consume more than a quarter of the

worlds oil, we have on ly about th ree percent of the en tire world

oil supply, even including Alaska. If we drilled for all the oilunder the United States, we would still be far short of meeting

our energy needsand we would h ave spoiled some of our m ost

valuable, scenic an d wild pub lic lands. An econ om ic analysis by

the Wilderness Society found that even if we did drill in our

national monuments, the meager resources extracted wouldnt

redu ce prices of gas or electricity.

Resource Economist Dr. Peter Morton, who is based in The

Wilderness Societys Denver office, analyzed U.S. Geological

Service data for 15 national monuments overseen by the U.S.

Bureau o f Land Managem ent (BLM) in th e West. Assum ing th e

companies would extract only those resources that would yield

a profit, these 15 places probably would provide just 15 days

worth of oil and one weeks worth of gas, Morton said. If, as

the Bush administration has suggested, we turn the oil industry

loose in Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in

Montana, for example, we could expect to extend the nations

oil supplies by one hour. Not only would this drilling fail to

meet our energy needs, it would also tear up some of the mostbeautiful lands in America.

The Bush p lan wou ld also expan d th e Renewable Energy Tax

Credit to allow biomass power generation from forest products

to qualify. Energy plants using biomass will be able to utilize

all sizes of trees, makin g it econom ical for timb er comp anies to

clearcut ou r forests in th e nam e of renewable energy.

In his second week in o ffice, President Bush

established the National Energy Policy

Development group to develop a national

energy po licy. As expected, th e report favors

production over conservation, proposes

widespread regulatory rollbacks and calls for

increases in oil production, nuclear power

and mining. The plan offers corporations

a wealth of tax breaks, subsidies and incentives to increase

pollution and greenhouse gases.

Ignoring significant tech no logical breakthrough s in efficiency

and alternative energy production th at h ave occurred in th e past

two decades, the p lan is a policy for 1975, n ot 2001. Focusing o n

consumption and centralized energy sources, the plan presents a

clear and p resent d anger to the en vironm ent, includin g Americas

pub lic lands, which th e admin istration wan ts to open for oil and

gas production.

What the Plan Would Do

Alter regulations to permit energy exploration on currently

protected pu blic lands, including all Clinton -created nat ional

monuments, the Outer Continental Shelf and the Arctic

Nation al Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

Build 1,300-1,900 new power plants in the next 20 years:

more than one per week.

Build th e first U.S. nu clear power plan ts in 20 years and review

th e law that ban s reprocessing o f used nuclear fuels.

Ignore a report on three years of work by a governm ent-led

energy efficiency program that emphasizes conservation

in favor of recommendations of economists at the Energy

Departmen t who predict a mu ch greater need for fossil

fuel supp lies.

Violate International Law. If the plan is enacted, it would

place the United States clearly in breach of its obligations

under the U.N. Climate Convention which President Bush

(senior) ratified in 1992. The treaty requires industrialized

coun tries to develop plan s to reduce greenh ouse gas emission sto 1 990 levels.

Severely cut fund ing for research an d developm ent o f energy-

efficient techn ology.

Promote an international trade and investment deal that

increases production of oil and gas overseas and restricts

coun tries ability to protect th eir environ men t.

Require environmental regulatory actions to be considered

in light of their energy impact and expedite the permitting

process for new energy projects on p ublic lands.

A Better Solution

As Californians have learned this summer,

the best solution is simple: conservation.

According to the Union of ConcernedScientists, increasing mileage standards to

40 m.p.g. for cars and light trucks would

save more oil than we get from Persian

Gulf imports, the Arctic Wildlife Refuge and

California offshore oil drilling combined.

The savings of 1.5 million b arrels of oil a day is mo re than dou ble

th e estimated daily outpu t of th e Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

The U.S. Departmen t of Energy agrees, saying th at increasing th e

fuel efficiency of autom obiles by only th ree miles a gallon wo uld

save more oil within ten years than could ever be extracted from

the Arctic refuge. The best way individuals can help combat

the Bush energy plans threat to our public lands is to write

to their representatives in Congress. Bush and Cheney need

congression al approval to p ass th eir energy plan. Let your voice

be heard in Washington. Let your government know that our

national monuments and wilderness areas are far more valuable

preserved for future gen erations, no t developed for their relatively

insignificant fossil fuel poten tial. Tell them no t to revise or weakenour n ational mon umen ts, and n ot to release our wilderness study

areas to the o il ind ustry. Learn more at www.forestcouncil.org

Find Your Representative:Web: http://thomas.govPhone: The Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121

by Gordon Kelley

President George W. Bush1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, DC 20500president@whit ehouse.govFax: (202) 456-2461Phone: : (202) 456-1414www.whitehouse.gov

Presiden t Bush

Toles 2001The Buffalo

News.Reprinted w ith

permission ofUniversal Press

Syndicate. Allrights reserved.

Secretary Gale Nort onWeb: www.doi.gov/secretary/Office of the SecretaryU.S. Department of the Interior1849 C Street NWWashington, DC 20240Phone: (202) 208-3100


What the Plan Means For Public Lands


12/16

Whos in Charge?Americas Publicly-Owned Lands

Bureau of Land Management

Manages 264 million acres of public lands located primarily

in the 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM is also

responsible for wildfire management and suppression on 388

m illion acres.

President George W. Bush

U.S. Department of the Interior: Secretary Gale Norton

BLM Deputy Director: Nina Rose Hatfield

BLM Regional Offices

(AK, AZ, CA, CO, Eastern States, ID, MO, NV, NM, OR, UT, WY)

ContactDeputy Director Nina Rose Hatfield

Bureau of Land Management1849 C St. NW

Washington, DC 20240

(202) 208-6731

www.blm.gov

n ina_h atfield@blm .govwww.blm.gov

E-m ail general question s: woin fo@blm .gov

E-mail com men ts: wocomm [email protected]

Electronic Reading Room: www.blm.gov/n hp /efoia/

index.htm

Department of Agriculture (USFS)

Manages 192 m illion acres of nation al forests and ran gelands.Manages Food Stam p, Scho ol Lun ch, School Breakfast, and t he

WIC Programs. USDA is responsible for the safety of meat,

poultry and egg products. They also regulate and monitor the

use of biotechn ology for agriculture.


Secretary: Ann M. Veneman

Chief of the Forest Service: Dale Bosworth

Units of the U.S. Department of Agriculture(Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, Foreign Agricul-

tural Service, Food Safety and Inspection, etc.)

ContactSecretary Ann M. Veneman

U.S. Department of Agriculture

14th & Indepen den ce Ave., SWWashington, DC 20250

E-m ail: agsec@usd a.go v

(202)720-2791

Chief Dale Bosworth

Forest Service

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Sidn ey R. Yates Federal Building

201 14t h Street, SW

Washington, DC 20250

db osworth @fs.fed.us

(202) 205-1661

Use this guide to

federal agencies to

become m ore

active, m ore aware

of the pu blic land s

around you and

m ore familiar with

h ow th e system

works.


Native Forest Council is fighting to save whats left and

restore whats been lost on ap proximately 650 m illion

acres of publicly owned lands. Americas mountains,

forests, rivers and streams were set aside for the enjoym ent and

health of U.S. citizens. And for future generations.

Sadly, th e agencies entrusted to p rotect and preserve th ese

increasingly valuable natural treasures are neither protectingthe publics property nor preserving nature. The bureaucrats

charged with man aging publ ic lands have m anaged to h and

mu ch of th ese public assets over to corrupt corporation s. And

they pay them to do it with taxpayer dollars. Whos in charge

here, anyway?

Its complicated. The lands we focus on include national

parks and forests, wildlife refuges and areas controlled by the

Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Federal agencies control

each of the four, and each bureaucracy has its own style and

leadership structure. We hope this guide to federal agencies

helps you becom e more active, more aware of the p ublic land s

aroun d you, and m ore familiar with h ow the system works.

National

TreasuresSome of our mostwell-known publiclands. For a completelist, visit Native ForestCouncil online:www.forestcouncil.org

National ParksArchesCanyonlandsCrater LakeDenaliGrand CanyonSagharoShenandoahYellowstoneYosemiteZion

BLM AreasCalifornia DesertDiamond CratersIditarod NationalHistoric TrailLake VermillionLittle VulcanMountainRed Rock CanyonSteens Mountain

Wildlife RefugesArcticHavasuCedar KeysWolf IslandTamaracMedicine LakeSan Juan Islands

National ForestsAlleghenyBitterrootGeorge WashingtonOlympicRocky Mountain

SequoiaSuperiorTontoWillamette

National Park Service

Manages 378 areas covering 8 3.6 million acres: nation al

parks, preserves, mon um ents, seashores, rivers, trails and

oth er sites.



Assistant Secretary, Fish, Wildlife and Parks: Joseph Dodridge(acting secretary, unknown when Bush w ill appoint new one)

National Park Service Director: Fran M ainella(appointed by Bush, not yet confirmed by the Senate)

National Park Service Regional Offices(AK, Northeast, Midwest, SE, Intermountain, Pacific West)

Units of the National Park System(Glacier National Park, Mt. Rushmore, etc.)

ContactDirector Fran Mainella

Nation al Parks Service

1849 C Street NW

Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-6843

www.nps.gov

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Manages the 93 million-acre National Wildlife Refuge Systemof more th an 520 Nation al Wildlife Refuges and tho usand s of

small wetlands and o ther special man agemen t areas. Under the

Fisheries program it also operates 66 National Fish Hatcheries,

64 fishery resource offices and 78 ecological services field

stations.



Acting Deputy Director: Marshall P. Jones

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Offices(Pacific, Southwest, Great Lakes - Big Rivers, Southeast, Nor theast, M ountain-Prarie, Alaska)

Units of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(Migratory bird sanctuaries, fish hatcheries, wildlife refuges, etc.)

ContactDeputy Director Marshall P. Jones

Main Interior

1849 C Street, NW

Room 3012

Washin gton, DC, 20240-0001

m [email protected]

(202) 208-4717

www.fws.gov

Refuge Visitor Guide: (800 ) 344-9453

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