🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟 Friends of Vineyard Forests is dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural integrity of Martha&rsquo;s Vineyard&rsquo;s forests through science-based, transparent, and community-driven decision-making. We advocate for responsible stewardship that prioritizes ecological balance, biodiversity, and long-term environmental health over large-scale, indiscriminate cutting.<blockquote fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px; font: 21.0px '.AppleSystemUIFont'; color: #0e0e0e; min-height: 25.8px;" style='margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px; font: 21px ".AppleSystemUIFont"; color: rgb(14, 14, 14); min-height: 25.8px; border-left: 2px solid rgb(194, 194, 194); padding-left: 5px; width: 100%; border-top-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-right-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-bottom-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); box-sizing: inherit;'> </blockquote>This effort began when a significant forest cutting plan moved forward without a full Environmental Impact Report and with limited public awareness. When the community stepped in, over 1,500 voices helped reopen the process and reduce the scale of the project&mdash;but the underlying issues remain unresolved.<blockquote fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px; font: 21.0px '.AppleSystemUIFont'; color: #0e0e0e; min-height: 25.8px;" style='margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px; font: 21px ".AppleSystemUIFont"; color: rgb(14, 14, 14); min-height: 25.8px; border-left: 2px solid rgb(194, 194, 194); padding-left: 5px; width: 100%; border-top-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-right-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-bottom-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); box-sizing: inherit;'> </blockquote>Today, we are working to ensure that any decisions about these forests are grounded in sound science, full environmental review, and public accountability. This requires legal expertise, public education, and sustained advocacy.<blockquote fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px; font: 21.0px '.AppleSystemUIFont'; color: #0e0e0e; min-height: 25.8px;" style='margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px; font: 21px ".AppleSystemUIFont"; color: rgb(14, 14, 14); min-height: 25.8px; border-left: 2px solid rgb(194, 194, 194); padding-left: 5px; width: 100%; border-top-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-right-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); border-bottom-color: rgb(194, 194, 194); box-sizing: inherit;'> </blockquote>Your support directly funds that work&mdash;helping us hold decision-makers accountable, push for a complete environmental review, and protect one of the Vineyard&rsquo;s most important natural resources for future generations.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Hello, Thank you for your support&mdash;it truly means a lot. Because of people like you, this effort has already made a difference. The forest is still standing today in part because this community stepped forward and spoke up. Your donation helps us continue that work&mdash;pushing for a full environmental review, greater transparency, and a more thoughtful approach to managing these forests. We&rsquo;re in an important window right now. The project has been delayed, but not stopped. Your support allows us to stay engaged, build awareness, and take the next steps&mdash;both publicly and legally&mdash;to ensure this is done the right way. We&rsquo;ll keep you updated as things move forward. Thank you for being part of this. Michael BlanchardPresidentFriends of Vineyard Forests

🌟 Join us in Creating Change! 🌟 Friends of Vineyard Forests is dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural integrity of Martha’s Vineyard’s forests through science-based, transparent, and community-driven decision-making. We advocate for responsible stewardship that prioritizes ecological balance, biodiversity, and long-term environmental health over large-scale, indiscriminate cutting.<blockquote> </blockquote>This effort began when a significant forest cutting plan moved forward without a full Environmental Impact Report and with limited public awareness. When the community stepped in, over 1,500 voices helped reopen the process and reduce the scale of the project—but the underlying issues remain unresolved.<blockquote> </blockquote>Today, we are working to ensure that any decisions about these forests are grounded in sound science, full environmental review, and public accountability. This requires legal expertise, public education, and sustained advocacy.<blockquote> </blockquote>Your support directly funds that work—helping us hold decision-makers accountable, push for a complete environmental review, and protect one of the Vineyard’s most important natural resources for future generations.

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