Forest Under Siege: the Story of Old Growth After Gifford Pinchot

Program Type:

Community/Civic Engagement, STEM/Technology

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description

Event Details

Step into a century of forestry history, told through the dramatic story of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest—where the U.S. Forest Service once aimed to log every last stand of old growth. Discover how shifting science, public values, and urgent environmental realities have brought us to a turning point: the Forest Service is now rewriting the Northwest Forest Plan to protect these ancient trees. Why? Because old growth is a powerhouse for biodiversity, a living vault for carbon, and a crucial ally in our fight against the climate crisis.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.