November 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Stories from Bird Alliance: Amending the Northwest Forest Plan Presents Both Opportunity and Risk
This event is hybrid so you can attend in-person or virtually. Click here to RSVP to the virtual option or scroll down to RSVP to the in-person option.
Established in 1994, the Northwest Forest Plan is the world’s largest ecosystem management plan, governing 24.5 million acres of federally managed land in western Oregon and Washington, and California. It has helped protect mature and old-growth forests, Northern Spotted Owls, Marbled Murrelets, and other imperiled fish and wildlife on federal lands throughout the Pacific Northwest. For the first time in 30 years, the Forest Service is amending the plan, which is a double edged sword: this is an opportunity to either strengthen or weaken habitat protections. Come learn more about why this amendment process matters and what you can do to weigh in! For more background, please see this blog post by Quinn Read.
About Quinn
Quinn Read is the Conservation Director at Bird Alliance of Oregon (formerly Portland Audubon). Since moving to Portland in 2012, Quinn has worked for both state and national nonprofits to protect Oregon’s wildlife and the habitats they depend on. Quinn holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. She also serves as the Chair of the Oregon Environmental Justice Council.
Bird Alliance of Oregon:
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s passionate and growing community has loved and advocated for Oregon’s wildlife and wild places for more than 100 years. With the help of our vast network of advocates, nature enthusiasts, and partners, we inspire and connect people to nature through a variety of programs that are grounded in science and learning. Our mission is to inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends.
