The Issue
Nature is what helps us all stay grounded and connected to the Divine Mother. Within the realm of Nature, we gather insight and find healing and restoration to continue living within this unbalanced world. Knowing this, the logging and mining activities on the public lands and national forests of Colorado deeply trouble me. These activities not only disrupt our personal connections to the Earth but also pose severe threats to the ecological balance, wildlife habitats, and the overall health of our planet.
Colorado's lands are a sanctuary for countless species of flora and fauna. They provide a vibrant ecosystem that supports and sustains life. The continued exploitation of these lands for logging and mining disrupts this natural balance, leading to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and environmental degradation. According to the U.S. Forest Service, over 50% of Colorado's land mass is designated as forest land, and much of it is open to logging and mineral extraction. Right now as we speak, there is a "Big Four" logging scheme that's planned to wipe out nearly 500,000 acres of forest within national and public land. Some of these huge logging schemes include "The Pikes Peak Vegetation Management Project", which is scheduled to destroy nearly 195,000 acres, and the "Lower North South Vegetation Management", plans to demolish habitats in thePike National Forest 30 miles southwest of Denver in Jefferson, Douglas, Park, and El Paso Counties involves 116,600 acres of public lands logging.
The consequences of such actions are visible in the degradation of soil, pollution of waterways, and increased carbon emissions that contribute to climate change, along with the destruction of habitats for a multitude of plants and wildlife, including several animals that are found on the "endangered species"list. On top of ensuring the lungs of Mother Earth are protected, the effect for those who seek healing and restoration for mental and spiritual health within these sacred grounds will be immeasurable for generations to come.
I urge the Colorado state government, environmental agencies, and relevant stakeholders to take immediate action to halt these harmful practices. It is essential to implement and enforce stricter regulations that preserve our lush lands and life-giving forests. Together, we can make a difference and protect the sanctity of these irreplaceable natural spaces.
Please sign this petition to voice your support for the cessation of logging and mining activities on Colorado's public lands and national forests.
