Why Independence Matters

Evergreen is independent by design.

We do not rely on corporate underwriting.
We are not aligned with political agendas.
We do not soften conclusions to fit a narrative.

Our independence is not a posture—it is the condition that makes careful, evidence-based forestry reporting possible.

Independence means time: time to read the research, time to ask the next question, time to explain what science actually shows rather than what is most convenient to say. It means discipline, verification, and the willingness to sit with complexity when easy answers are not available.

This work exists because readers choose to support it.

As the year winds down, Evergreen is inviting leadership-level contributions of $250 to help sustain independent reporting, research, and communication in the year ahead.

• For new supporters: a $250 leadership contribution includes a one-year Evergreen subscription.
• For current subscribers: a $250 leadership contribution covers the next subscription cycle as a thank-you for continued commitment.

As a year-end thank-you, one leadership supporter will receive a framed limited-edition print, Warmth, by Chebon Dacon.

The print is from a personal collection and is being offered by Evergreen as a gesture of gratitude.
The recipient will be selected at random.

Chebon Dacon is a Native American artist whose work reflects relationships among people, land, and culture.

Dacon was born in 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was a self-taught artist of Muscogee (Creek) descent. Dacon's artistic journey is famous for its perseverance; after knee injuries destroyed his hopes for a professional football career at the University of Oklahoma, he turned to art where he received widespread praise. His works, which feature precise pencil sketches and well painted watercolors, oils, and acrylics, have been exhibited abroad and are highly sought after in the United States. In appreciation of his contributions to art and culture, Dacon was inducted into the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Hall of Fame in 2015. He is also a well known fancy dancer and rodeo rider. (Source North American Auction Co.)

Evergreen is currently supported by readers who believe that forests, communities, and decisions about both deserve clarity, honesty, and care. Leadership support helps ensure that standard holds.

This is our way of saying thank you to those who choose to stand behind independent work.

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