John,
American pine martens, slender mammals with sleek fur and a pointed face that is foxlike in shape, are sensitive to disruptions from logging, energy development, and the effects of climate change. These forest-dwelling animals are an indicator species—when pine martens are healthy, the forest ecosystem is healthy.
But a new rule proposed by the U.S. Forest Service would encourage an expansion of oil and gas development in our national forests, which could negatively affect pine martens and other wildlife in the near and long-term.
Tell the U.S. Forest Service to reject this reckless proposal which threatens wildlife, drinking water, and recreation opportunities.
Our national forests provide habitat for wildlife, deliver clean water and air to millions of Americans, and provide endless opportunities to recreate. But efforts to expand oil and gas leasing into our beloved forests could threaten all that.
Construction of roads and heavy machinery would likely disrupt American pine martens and other wildlife that depend on our national forests. John, wildlife need your help. Speak out now to protect American pine martens.
Our public lands deserve wise stewardship, not handouts to oil and gas developers. Future generations will depend on our forests for the same clean air, clean water, and solace that they provide us. We must pass on these places in better shape than we found them.
And the proposed policy goes further than opening our national forests to extractive developers. The Forest Service is taking steps to mute public opposition to future harmful policies by removing opportunities for wildlife champions like you to speak out. Don't let this agency silence your voice for wildlife.
Thank you for lending your voice today for wildlife and the lands and waters they call home.
