Endangered Western Forests

Across the West, high-elevation forests are dying at an alarming rate. These forests’ five-needle pines, which are critical to sustaining vast and essential ecosystems, are witnessing an unprecedented level of threats. If we do not act now, this iconic landscape may never recover. American Forests is working collaboratively to prevent irreversible damage to these endangered western forests. And you can help.

How are the unprecedented outbreak of mountain pine beetles and climate change connected? Dr. Diana Six delves into the connection in our web-exclusive article Mountain Pine Beetle Expansion in the West.

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	Why We Care High-elevation five-needle pines — especially the whitebark pine — serve a crucial role in both forest and human communities.
	The Challenge A combination of threats — mountain pine beetles, white pine blister rust, fire suppression and climate change — is jeopardizing the health of our high-elevation forests.
	Our Strategy American Forests is helping to implement a proactive, boots-on-the ground restoration plan and advocating on behalf of the forests.

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Donate
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Urge Congress to introduce comprehensive legislation addressing these ecosystems and the issues they face.
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Thank you to the U.S. Forest Service for its support of our public outreach and education efforts.