Savemassforests is not using the term "old growth forests" in this
campaign because there is actually very little old-growth forest in
Massachusetts. House Bill H897 focuses instead on protecting
state-owned forests, many of which are just beginning to reach
maturity, out of the concerns cited in the Traprock announcement that
was forwarded here.
Mary Thomas
On 9/6/19, Jonathan Mark <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Please take action! The Amazon on fire should be a wake up call for everyone
to rethink forest management during a time of climate disruption. Please
pause, stop and reflect the value of old growth forests and their
contribution to our world. To sign an online petition and for more
information: https://www.savemassforests.com
The following message is being sent to you from TRAPROCK ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Massachusetts bill H.897, An Act Relative to Forest Protection, will have a
hearing:
Tuesday September 24, 20191:00 pmHearing Room B-1Statehouse, BostonPlease
attend if you can!Meanwhile, we are asking that you call or write to the
Chairs of the Committee hearing the bill (below), other members of the
Committee (also below) and ask them to support H.897.Also please call your
Senator and Representative and ask them to a) support this bill, and b)
write a letter of support to the Committee and c) speak in favor of the bill
at the hearing. Here are talking points: H. 897, sponsored by Representative
Susannah Whipps, would protect all state conservation land as parks or
reserves where forest ecosystems are guided primarily by natural processes.
This bill would:• fight climate change by reducing carbon loss — as occurs
with current logging activities — and by maximizing carbon
sequestration;• preserve 11% of the state’s land base and 20% of forested
lands, including large contiguous landscape blocks that are needed to
maintain native biodiversity, offering safe havens for wildlife and humans
alike;• enhance public benefits such as clean air and water, recreational
opportunities, and economic diversification.This bill allows management
flexibility to address public health, safety and other concerns. It would
not require increased funding to implement.
More information can be found here: https://www.savemassforests.comFind your
legislators here:https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislatorJOINT
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURESenate
MembersAnne M. Gobi, Chair (617)
722-1540 anne.gobi@masenate.govWalter F. Timilty, Vice Chair (617)
722-1643 Walter.Timilty@masenate.govMichael F.
Rush (617) 722-1348 Mike.Rush@masenate.govEdward
J. Kennedy (617)
722-1630 edward.kennedy@masenate.govJames B.
Eldridge (617)
722-1120 James.Eldridge@masenate.govRyan C.
Fattman (617)
722-1420 Ryan.Fattman@masenate.govHouse MembersSmitty Pignatelli,
Chair (617) 722-2210 rep.smitty@mahouse.govDaniel Cahill, Vice
Chair (617) 722-2460 Daniel.Cahill@mahouse.govColleen M.
Garry (617)
722-2380 Colleen.Garry@mahouse.govJames
Arciero (617)
722-2012 James.Arciero@mahouse.govCarmine Lawrence Gentile (617)
722-2810 carmine.gentile@mahouse.govDaniel R.
Carey (617)
722-2060 daniel.carey@mahouse.govMichelle L.
Ciccolo (617)
722-2210 michelle.ciccolo@mahouse.govRichard M.
Haggerty (617) 722-2090 richard.haggerty@mahouse.govDavid
Allen Robertson (617)
722-2210 david.robertson@mahouse.govJames M.
Kelcourse (617)
722-2130 james.kelcourse@mahouse.govNorman J.
Orrall (617)
722-2090 norman.orrall@mahouse.govThank you for helping to protect
our public land and ushering in 21st century policies that reflect our 21st
century concerns.Spread the word!Michael Kellett, RESTORE: The North Woods
Janet Sinclair, Concerned Citizens of Franklin County
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Pat Hynes
for Traprock Center for Peace and Justice board
http://traprock.org
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