Statement of David Rogers on Behalf of Environment Arizona
“The decision by a federal judge in Wyoming to jeopardize national forests across the country highlights the need for the next administration to introduce strong policies to protect these lands. Time and time again, the American people have called for strong protection of this country’s roadless national forests. Setting a record, more than 1.6 million people commented on protecting these last wild forests, with more than 95% asking for full protection. In terms of recreation, water quality, and habitat, the protection of these last wild forests is critical to the health and quality of the life we enjoy. It’s time to stop putting the timber industry in charge of our national forests; it is up to the next President to protect our national forests for all Americans.”
