Protect Sequoias From Logging Loopholes

Giant sequoias have survived for thousands of years — but a bill in Congress could open the door to more logging in the very groves it claims to protect.

The so-called "Save Our Sequoias" Act is being promoted as wildfire protection. But environmental advocates warn it could fast-track logging, weaken environmental review, and reduce public participation in decisions affecting Yosemite National Park, Giant Sequoia National Monument, and other irreplaceable forests.

Wildfire is a real threat, made worse by climate change. But protecting sequoias cannot mean handing logging interests new loopholes to cut deeper into public forests while calling it “resilience.” These ancient groves need science-based restoration, transparency, and strong safeguards — not shortcuts that sideline the public.

Tell the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Reject any sequoia bill that weakens environmental protections, limits public input, or expands logging loopholes in the name of wildfire prevention.