Crosspost from The Blue Banner written by Virginia Taylor. Original article here. The forests are an important part of the southern Appalachian Mountains, but according to many indigenous traditions, they hold more significance than just the resources they provide. “When the forests are gone, we lose more than just the oxygen they release, we lose more […]
Health Professionals Call on NC Governor Roy Cooper to Protect Public Health
This week, more than 50 health professionals sent a letter to Governor Cooper and NCDEQ, urging him to protect public health.
Press Release – Groups Call on Governor Cooper to Pull the Brakes on Wood Pellet Industry in North Carolina
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017 at 1 pm Groups Call on Governor Cooper to Pull the Brakes on Wood Pellet Industry in North Carolina Over 10,000 Individuals and 50 Organizations, Representing Millions of People, Supporting Communities, Public Health, Climate and Forests Ask Governor to Revoke World’s Largest Wood Pellet Manufacturer’s Flawed Air Quality Permit […]
Stories Happen in Forests: James Woodley
We often think about how forests give us clean air and water, but how often do we think about the forest’s power to heal and transform? James Woodley joined us at River Park North in Greenville, South Carolina to tell us the story of how forests helped him survive his heartbreaking illness and find strength […]
Forest Friday with Desiree Adaway
I met Desiree Adaway at the Botanical Gardens for Forest Friday, where we nestled on a rock under a tree. Desiree is recovering from a leg injury, so I picked a beautiful place that didn’t demand much walking. The Botanical Gardens is a great place to feel in community with nature without having go out of […]