Resolution on Forest Ecosystems

October 4th, 1998
Phoenix, Arizona

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WE AFFIRM that Scripture declares, "The earth is the LORD's and everything in it," (Psalm 24:1), AND...

WHEREAS old growth forests are a declining remnant of the earth as God created it, AND...

WHEREAS large and integrated forest ecosystems provide a critical habitat for many of God's threatened and endangered species, AND

WE ENCOURAGE all Christians to support and advocate the conservation of remaining forest ecosystems as natural communities, created by and pleasing to God, rather than using forest ecosystems solely for their potential as economic capital.

THEREFORE, let it be resolved that we encourage, support, and advocate the end of all old-growth logging of God's forest ecosystems... to ensure protection of this ancient remnant of God's creation.

THEREFORE, let it be further resolved that we encourage, support, and advocate the end of all commercial logging on U.S. National Forests, as carried out under the U.S. Forest Service's timber commodity program and the redirection... of monies to benefit communities dependent on timber harvesting and to fund forest restoration.