This is what defending Mt. Hood looks like
Since Trump loyalist Brooke Rollins took control of the Department of Agriculture, the agency has been hard at work slashing environmental review, cutting public oversight, and pressuring Forest Service staff to speed up timber sales. She’s declared an “emergency” on 60% of National Forest lands—using that label to fast-track logging projects with little to no environmental analysis or public input.
But as the first line of defense for Mt. Hood National Forest, Bark refuses to back down.
Even in this hostile political climate, MHNF’s local Forest Service staff still have discretion—and that’s where we at Bark have focused our pressure. Because of Bark’s persistent advocacy and your support, we’re continuing to see real progress, despite this administration’s rollbacks on environmental protections:
- Bark volunteers discovered old-growth trees slated for cutting in the Anvil Project—those units were removed from the project area.
- Our comments helped keep road closures in the Stone Creek Project, protecting wildlife habitat from off-road damage.
- And thanks to Bark’s consistent engagement, Mt. Hood National Forest is continuing to allow public comment, even though the Forest Service’s new NEPA regulations say they don’t have to.
That’s the power of community-led forest defense—and it’s only possible because of supporters like you.
The rapidly increasing pace and scale of timber projects is keeping us busy all year long, and we need all the help we can get to keep up the fight for the long haul.
Give today to keep Bark’s watchdog work strong
Today, your support comes with a special thank-you—every gift to Bark through Give!Guide enters you to win today’s Big Give Day: a scenic waterfall flight tour, fine dining at Le Pigeon and Canard, Oregon Ballet Theatre tickets, and a one-night staycation in the Alberta Arts District!
Your support really does make a difference. Every dollar strengthens Bark’s ability to watchdog the Forest Service, support volunteer-led timber sale monitoring, and ensure the public’s voice is heard in decisions about Mt. Hood.