October 13th and 14th, 2001
4-H Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland

Come join fellow eastern forest activists and advocates for a weekend of celebration and visionary planning for the protection and restoration of the eastern forests. It is time for eastern forest advocates to rally together and bring the nation's attention to the wonders of the forests out America's back door- the eastern forests. These treasured lands are the source of everything from clean air and water to wildlife and recreation for two-thirds of the American people. It is time to tell our story and be heard.

The Summit will help us:

• Learn about the ecoregions in the eastern forests
• Get a report on the threats to eastern forests and their current ecological status
• Shape a unique identity for eastern forests
• Explore public attitudes towards eastern forests and possible effective messages
• Create a vision for full restoration of the eastern forests
• Evaluate opportunities for future collaboration between eastern forest groups

If you want to participate, please contact:

Jad Daley, Coordinator
Appalachian Partnership for Eastern Forests
amccons@mindspring.com
609-818-1776