Many Americans believe that our National Forests and other publicly owned lands are preserved as pristine wild places for the greater well-being of all. They believe the government agencies are devoted stewards of public lands. Americans have made a mistaken assumption. Read more..

On February 10, 2006, Forest Guardians and a coalition of groups submitted comments to the BLM asking the agency to consider alternatives to spraying toxic herbicides across 17 western states. Read the comments..

For specific questions about our efforts to protect deserts and grassland, contact Lauren McCain, desert and grasslands coordinator.