1. Wildlife and Forest Coalition of Maryland
Represents 200,000 people in Maryland
Anacostia Watershed Society
Audubon Naturalist Society
Humane Society of the US
MAGIC
Maryland Native Plant Society
Green Democrats
National Park Trust
Sierra Club of Maryland
Urban Forest Initiative
Wildlife Land Trust
Bob DeGroot
President, Maryland Alliance for Greenway Improvement and Conservation
1007 Aster Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850

4. Old Growth Forest

9. Public Opinion Survey of
Maryland Voters
October, 2001 by
Mason-Dixon Polling
and Research

10. Department of Economic & Employment Development The Economic Impact of
Maryland
Department of Economic &
Employment Development
The Economic Impact of
Savage River State Forest
in Maryland
June 1991

11. Forests Provide Essential Services to Humans and Other Species
Provide habitat for many plants and animals
Clean the air we breathe
Filter pollutants from streams
Keep stream running cool and clear
Detoxify and decompose wastes
Moderate heat and droughts
Prevent diseases
Provide wood products and jobs

12. Sustainable Forestry Forest Stewardship Council
Non-profit organization that supports environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests
Members include WWF, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, as well as responsible companies such as IKEA and Home Depot,
FSC accredits independent 3rd party certification programs
Maintains independence between standards and operations seeking certification
Operates in 62 countries worldwide

13. More Protected Forests are Needed in Maryland
Amount of forested land is decreasing
46% of Maryland remains forested
15% of forests owned by public; 50% is logged
85% privately owned
Public wants their land preserved, not logged
More corridors and preserves are needed
An Appalachian Ecosystem is crucial