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PROTECT • RESTORE • INSPIRE

CONSERVING & ADVOCATING

Cascade Forest Conservancy campaigns and advocates for laws, policies, and projects that maintain the health and biodiversity of habitats throughout southwest Washington’s Cascades.  

CONVENING & COLLABORATING

Cascade Forest Conservancy is a founding member of two forest collaboratives. These groups bring together representatives from the US Forest Service, timber companies, Indigenous communities, recreation organizations, and local business owners to guiding decisions affecting the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. By discussing proposed projects early in the planning stages, we are often able to positively influence actions impacting the region without costly legal actions.

Through our partnerships with scientists, researchers, agencies, Tribes, and restoration professionals, we help design, study, and facilitate innovative cost-effective projects that are improving and restoring habitats across Washington’s southern Cascades.   

CONNECTING & EDUCATING

Cascade Forest Conservancy was founded by a group of volunteers who were concerned for the sustainability and health of the region’s forests. More than three decades later, public involvement and grassroots environmental action are still central to who we are and what we do.

Cascade Forest Conservancy provides volunteer opportunities that offer unique chances to learn and make a lasting impact for the environment. 

Our 12,000+ members and supporters are our greatest asset in our continuing efforts to protect and sustain the places we care for and steward. 

SPEAK UP FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Since 1985, Cascade Forest Conservancy has been your voice speaking for the areas in and around the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in southwest Washington. Join the 12,000 other members who support Cascade Forest Conservancy and are making a difference now.

News & Updates

The 2001 Roadless Rule created a new type of land designation called Inventoried Roadless Areas and is responsible for protecting a large number of un-roaded landscapes across a wide range of regions and ecosystems throughout the national forest system. In total, the rule safeguards 58 million acres of intact wildlife habitat and backcountry, more than...
ACTION ALERT: THE FOREST SERVICE’S OBLIGATIONS TO TRANSPARENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY HAVE BEEN GUTTED. SPEAK OUT BY AUGUST 4. Update: The comment deadline has been extended from July 30 to August 4 since we originally published this ACTION ALERT. A July 3 rule change to the Department of Agriculture’s (which houses the US Forest Service)...
Republicans in Congress are working to pass a budget reconciliation bill that includes a range of dangerous and destructive proposals. In aggregate, the bill serves to transfers wealth to the nation’s richest individuals and corporate interests and is funded through a combination of deep cuts to social welfare programs, placing a staggering debt burden on...

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