The iconic Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge needs our help. It was established in 1937 as a breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. Yet, this designation hasn’t stopped corporations […]
Mourning The Tragic Death Of Indigenous Forest Defender In Atlanta
Dogwood Alliance is horrified and saddened by the death of Manuel Teran. They were affectionately known as Tortuguita. Police shot and killed Tortuguita on January 18th in Atlanta’s Weelaunee Forest. […]
Why We Need to Keep Natural Forests
As cities and human activities continue to expand, natural forests are under threat. In 2016 one of The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals was to fully stop deforestation by 2020. […]
New Name, Same Old Forest Industry: Why SFI Is Greenwashing
Dogwood Alliance has transformed the paper industry around the world. Our demands are always simple: protect endangered forests stop turning natural forests into tree plantations end destructive practices like clearcutting […]
Logging & Pollution In BIPOC Communities: Why We Need Environmental Justice Now
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) live, work, and play in some of America’s most polluted areas. This is not a coincidence. Extractive industries (like logging) operate in BIPOC […]