For Immediate Release

Sristi Kamal, senior Northwest representative at Defenders of Wildlife, issued the following statement:

“Today U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made the right decision to recommend listing the Humboldt marten as ‘threatened.’ In order to protect this species, the Service must also act to protect the marten’s habitat from logging that is forcing them towards extinction.”

For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and supporters, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.

  

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