Activist Workshops
The UEC offers a free workshop on the administrative appeals process for any group interested in learning how to communicate with the Forest Service.
We
also make the workshop materials available to anyone (see below), realizing that some people won't be able to attend a workshop in person.
The comprehensive workshop materials provide people with all the tools needed to
voice their concerns and achieve on-the-ground changes in forest management. The
workbook materials include step-by-step procedures for writing comments and
administrative appeals. It includes an overview of federal laws the Forest
Service must follow (although they often don't) such as the Endangered Species
Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Forest Management
Act. It includes handouts on wildlife management and water quality on National
Forests, Freedom Of Information Act requests, a glossary of Forest Service
terms, and how to use the media to attract attention to forest and wildlife
issues. It also includes a comprehensive document of legal citations.
The workshop as well as the materials have consistently received high praise and have motivated people to act who otherwise would not have. We hope it will be useful to you as well.
Workshops:
To Sign Up for a Workshop or for further information contact the UEC office at 801-466-4055
The UEC is available to give a workshop to your community or organization! Please contact us for more information.
