“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

The Montgomery County Council has introduced legislation (Bill 25-22) to significantly strengthen the county’s Forest Conservation Law, which hasn’t been updated in some time. This is such a welcome development for human and ecosystem health.

MCA has been proud to work with the MoCo Forest Coalition to ensure that this updated law is as strong as oak - particularly when it comes to protecting existing forests.  Thanks to all of our supporters who wrote in to promote the coalition's top 3 asks -

1. Protection for existing forest ecosystems

2. Ensuring no net loss of forests

3.Strengthening watershed protections.

Thank you for taking action for forests! Much more background here.