A message from Julia Petersen: This morning, Jim sat down with Evergreen board member Peter Kolb for a two-hour live
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A message from Julia Petersen:
This morning, Jim sat down with Evergreen board member Peter Kolb for a two-hour live interview with host Peter Christian on KGVO Montana.
HINT: Listen on your phone rather than on the website unless you want to deal with disabling add blockers.
If there was ever a demonstration of Evergreen’s effectiveness, this was it. Peter Kolb—a scientific powerhouse—gave us a stellar object lesson in what makes Evergreen unique.
The ease of exchange between Jim and Peter shows the strength of combining talents and knowledge. Too often, people think a nonprofit is defined only by the voices they hear from most often. In reality, Evergreen’s reach and credibility come from the caliber of people like Peter—many of whom sit on our board.
Our board is made up of the very best—leaders who donate their time because they believe in Evergreen’s 40-year mission:
“To advance public understanding and support for science-based forestry and forest policy.”
Evergreen’s work serves:
Every one of these groups depends on public trust and understanding—exactly what Evergreen builds. But Evergreen’s work cannot be measured in board feet, acres treated, or habitat restored. And that is exactly why it is often overlooked. Too often, those with resources—who benefit most—struggle to see our value.
Yet public education works. Over time, it changes minds, shifts policy, and strengthens communities.
Evergreen has chosen the long road: building trust, credibility, and understanding across generations. That road isn’t flashy, and it doesn’t yield immediate financial return. But it pays dividends in the form of public support, healthier forests, and stable communities.
The truth is this: without public trust, every part of the system suffers. Mills lose access, landowners face resistance, loggers and contractors are sidelined, and local economies take the hit.
Evergreen has carried this work for 40 years. But those who benefit most cannot afford to sit it out. Public education is not a luxury—it’s the foundation on which the entire industry stands. And it’s the bridge that connects forest health to community health.
What happens in the forest does not stay in the forest. It shapes every community, every family, every future. That is why financial contributions are the lifeblood of our mission. If you value stability, trust, and the future of our forests and communities, it is time to invest in the long road.
Just as healthy forests need steady stewardship, Evergreen needs steady support. Ongoing Subscriptions and Donations are the roots that keep our mission growing.
To those who already subscribe or donate:
Thank you. You make this work possible.
To those who haven’t yet: Do it now—be part of the foundation that sustains Evergreen’s future. Set up an ongoing Subscription or Donation.
Thank you for supporting forest-to-community health—what do you want from your forest?
Julia Petersen
Nonprofit professional with a background in human behavior, bridging community needs with lasting solutions
Vice President – Operations & Project Coordinator, Evergreen
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