Our Shawnee National Forest is a rare example when it comes to the comercial explotiation of trees for timber. Thanks to the hard work of local forest activists there is currently NO commercial cutting of trees on the Shawnee. However, this could quickly change and vigilance is necessary.

Nationally logging is a serious threat to the health of our National Forests. To learn more about Sierra Club's efforts to protect and restore our National Forests, visit our National Forests web page.