USDA & Forest Service Release National Inventory of Old-Growth Forests
The USDA and Forest Service have released a national inventory of mature and old-growth forests, marking a significant step in their conservation. This move, following President Biden's directive, provides a clear picture of these vital ecosystems, which are crucial for combatting climate change.
The inventory reveals that the public forest estate comprises 32 million acres of old-growth and 80 million acres of mature forest. This is a substantial resource that, if protected and conserved, can help restore the population of older forests, which are currently vanishing.
Older forests play a vital role in mitigating the climate crisis. They act as major carbon sinks, absorbing water, and regulating climate within the forest. This is particularly important given the world's forests have shrunk due to overdevelopment and climate impacts.
The release of this inventory is an important milestone. It allows the public to influence forest management policies by submitting comments on how to boost climate resilience. The forestry authority has issued a public invitation for this purpose, though the specific issuer's name or office is not clearly stated.
More than half of all voters believe combatting climate change should be a top priority for the government. This inventory and the opportunity for public input demonstrate a commitment to addressing this concern. By speaking up for the protection of older forests, we can create a future where children won't need to read The Lorax as a timely warning.
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