A group of conservation, sporting and land-stewardship organizations calls the U.S. Forest Service s move to conserve old-growth forests a "good first step." The plan aims to use a science-based management plan to address climate change and other threats to forests, affecting millions of acres of trees in Montana. Frank Szollosi, executive director of the Montana Wildlife Federation, said in Montana, the old-growth management plan would be part of a broader effort to help trees sequester carbon, which he said they are losing the ability to do. .
Individuals and environmental groups have had their input on NV Energy s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, which some say will play a big role in the state s energy future. The feedback session was mandated under Assembly Bill 524 which passed last year to increase transparency and engage Nevadans in energy decisions. NV Energy says one of its biggest challenges will be meeting the state s rapidly growing power demands, while also ensuring reliability, affordability and sustainability. .
An Arizona conservationist is lauding the U.S. Forest Service for announcing what some are calling a "historic proposal" to conserve old-growth forests. Michael Cravens, advocacy and conservation director with the Arizona Wildlife Federation, called the plan "pragmatic and based in science." He added that the inventorying of mature and old-growth forests is a crucial step in making Arizona s forests more resilient against the impacts of wildfires and drought, which have posed serious consequences in the Grand Canyon State. .
The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership is helping to get Pennsylvania on track for its 2025 Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction goals. So far, the partners have tracked more than 5.9 million trees planted. Joe Hallinan, manager of the partnership for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said they plan to distribute 100,000 trees each spring and fall, to reach the goal of 10 million new trees in the state by 2025. .
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is investing $400,000 in grant projects to improve the tree canopy in Montana s urban areas. It is the largest forestry grant of its type the state has ever received. The department wants applicants to focus on innovative forestry projects to take on the effects of climate change, such as improving air quality and providing shade. .