Forests are among the most biodiverse and valuable ecosystems. Forest biodiversity can impact everything from the food we eat, the medicines and products we derive from nature, to the quality of the air and water we depend upon. The health and biodiversity of our forests also helps our environment recover from disturbances and adapt to changing conditions.

Resources

• Program for Endorsement of Forest Certification
• National Wildlife Federation
• World Resources Institute
• The Nature Conservancy

We encourage our log suppliers to educate themselves on how to identify threatened and endangered species and important habitat. Your state’s wildlife conservation strategies provide information about efforts to conserve state fish and wildlife and their habitats. In addition, learn about critically imperiled (G1) and imperiled (G2) species and ecological communities in your area.

Resources

• Idaho: State Wildlife Action Plan
• Montana: State Comprehensive Fish and Wildlife Conservation Strategy
• Oregon: State Conservation Strategy
• Washington: State Wildlife Action Plan
• NatureServe Hotspots Map
• Biodiversity in Fiber Sourcing Fact Sheets

Invasive, exotic plants or animals can thrive and spread aggressively outside their native range. All pose a threat of displacing native species and harming the ecosystem. Be informed about these threats and what you can do to help prevent them.

Resources 

• Invasive Species Database
• Invasive Species of Idaho
• National Resources Conservation Service
• Nature Conservancy Weed Control Handbook
• Oregon Invasive Species Council

Special Sites include ecologically or geologically unique or culturally important features. A variety of resources are available to help you locate Special Sites and identify features that would classify an area as a Special Site.

Resources

• Idaho Natural Heritage Program
• Montana Natural Heritage Program
• NRCS Conservation Practices and Cultural Resources
• Oregon Natural Heritage Program
• Washington Natural Heritage Program