The Old Growth Tree Society of Rhode Island will hold an open meeting at the Warwick Public Library at 600 Sandy Ln. Wednesday, April 17th, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., to talk about how the state's wild forests and biodiversity are threatened with destruction, and what can be done to save them. Everyone is welcome. 

Rhode Island's remaining rich natural heritage of wild forests, with centuries-old trees and a rich mix of native plants and animals, has been dwindling for decades, and is in danger of soon disappearing entirely, says Nathan Cornell, a founder of the Old Growth Tree Society.  

“Our presentation will show photos of beautiful, old forests in Rhode Island, and explain the biodiversity and history of these rare forests. We will also show photos of the forests on public land which have been destroyed through clearcutting, and explain why none of the publicly owned forests on state land are actually protected from logging, and what you can do to Save Rhode Island's Forests,” reads a release issued by Cornell.

The event is free and open to all. Please contact ncornell.ogts@gmail.com with any questions.