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Morganton, NC: US Forest Service Draft Plan Public Meeting

Foothills Conference Center 2128 S. Sterling St., Morganton, NC, United States

This is an opportunity to talk with US Forest Service specialists about aspects of the national forests you care about and to learn what is proposed for the management of these lands for the next 10-15 years. MountainTrue staff and members will also be on hand to discuss our own analysis of the draft and priorities we hope public comments will address. We hope to see you there!

CANCELED – Asheville, NC: US Forest Service Draft Plan Public Meeting

NC Arboretum Education Center 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville, NC, United States

This is an opportunity to talk with US Forest Service specialists about aspects of the national forests you care about and to learn what is proposed for the management of these lands for the next 10-15 years. MountainTrue staff and members will also be on hand to discuss our own analysis of the draft and priorities we hope public comments will address. We hope to see you there!

Brevard, NC: US Forest Service Draft Plan Public Meeting

Transylvania County Public Library, Brevard 212 South Gaston Street, Brevard, NC, United States

This is an opportunity to talk with US Forest Service specialists about aspects of the national forests you care about and to learn what is proposed for the management of these lands for the next 10-15 years. MountainTrue staff and members will also be on hand to discuss our own analysis of the draft and priorities we hope public comments will address. We hope to see you there!

Live Online Info Session on the Draft Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan

On April 7, MountainTrue will host a virtual presentation and discussion during which Josh Kelly, MountainTrue’s public lands biologist will present the organization’s analysis of the draft management plan and the environmental impact statement for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests. Please join us to share your own perspective on the draft plan and discuss your priorities with us.

Sierra Club: Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Revision Plan

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC, United States

On April 9, Sam Evans, lawyer with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) and Josh Kelly, public lands biologist with MountainTrue, will discuss the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Revision Plan as released by the U.S. Forest Service on Feb. 14, 2020. The release of the plan initiates a 90-day public comment period. This meeting offers attendees the […]

Forest Plan Info Session: Water Quality

Webinar--online

Join us to hear Callie Moore, MountainTrue’s Western Regional Director, present the organization’s analysis of specific water-related issues in the draft management plan for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests. Register to receive access to the webinar.

Public Policy Network Forest Plan presentation

Webinar--online

Public lands field biologist, Josh Kelly will be doing a live reprise of his April 7 webinar of MountainTrue's perspective on the draft Nantahala Pisgah Forest Management Plan for the Public Policy Network's regular May meeting. Also included will be tips and information about how the public can positively influence the final version.  The webinar is free of charge and you do not have to be a member of PPN to register for the webinar.

MountainTrue University: The Importance of NEPA

The National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, has received more press this year than ever amid legislative rollbacks at the federal level. Many organizations, MountainTrue included, have urged their members to contact their representatives and encourage them to protect NEPA. But what about this piece of legislation stands out?

In our first installment of MountainTrue University, our Western Regional Director, Callie Moore, will explain what NEPA is and why it's so important to the environmental movement. In her talk, Callie will provide case studies of how NEPA has helped us win environmental victories here in places like Fires Creek and Corridor K. She will also discuss how state environmental policy acts and the Freedom of Information Act support NEPA and our work protecting our local environment.

MountainTrue University: Ancient Forests of the Blue Ridge

Next up from MountainTrue University: Ancient Forests of the Blue Ridge with our Public Lands Biologist, Josh Kelly. In his talk, Josh will focus on our Old-Growth Forests, starting with the basics of what makes a forest "old-growth" to where you can find them in WNC. Then, Josh will discuss the role of old-growth in our forest ecosystems and the prospects for landscape-scale restoration.

Forest Plan Info Session: Management Areas

Webinar--online

Join us to hear Josh Kelly, MountainTrue’s Western Field Biologist, examine the various types of management areas proposed within the draft management plan and environmental impact statement for the Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests. Allocation of these areas determines what types of activities can happen in various parts of the forest. Register to receive access to the webinar.