Danna Smith
@dannasmith.bsky.social
Ex Dir @dogwoodalliance.org Professional Tree Hugger, climber
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill” and Forests & Communities
On July 4th, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. What does it mean for Southern forests & communities? Spoiler alert: It's not good.
dogwoodalliance.org
August 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My latest blog dogwoodalliance.org/2025/08/one-...
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New briefing from @biofuelwatch.bsky.social - "From Forest to Furnace: The Impact of Wood Biomass Energy" (aka burning forests to save the climate 🤑) www.boell.de/sites/defaul... @gfc-forest.bsky.social @annegjep.bsky.social @dannasmith.bsky.social @dogwoodalliance.org @xrglobal.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
New briefing from @biofuelwatch.bsky.social - "From Forest to Furnace: The Impact of Wood Biomass Energy" (aka burning forests to save the climate 🤑) www.boell.de/sites/defaul... @gfc-forest.bsky.social @annegjep.bsky.social @dannasmith.bsky.social @dogwoodalliance.org @xrglobal.bsky.social
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I have no idea what Mahmoud Khalil said, but I know that arresting him for saying it is un-American.
March 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I have no idea what Mahmoud Khalil said, but I know that arresting him for saying it is un-American.
Power to the people! (And the climbers!)
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Power to the people! (And the climbers!)
Honored to be featured on this PBS show with @lauraflanders.org about our work @dogwoodalliance to seed an equitable transition from logging to protection in the worlds largest wood producing region- the U.S. South. The best climate solutions are community driven and nature based!
According to some government leaders, logging is bringing economic gains to rural America. But in places like the Carolinas, frontline communities are telling a different story, and have solutions: bit.ly/3CS9RnZ @dogwoodalliance.org @dannasmith.bsky.social #BrittonsNeck #ClimateChange
February 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Honored to be featured on this PBS show with @lauraflanders.org about our work @dogwoodalliance to seed an equitable transition from logging to protection in the worlds largest wood producing region- the U.S. South. The best climate solutions are community driven and nature based!
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A decade of taxpayer money—gone. A community left with #pollution. #Forests destroyed. But today, we celebrate: Enviva’s #Mississippi wood pellet mill is shutting down! After years of public outrage & bankruptcy, they’re retreating. https://buff.ly/4hLsAjY
February 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
A decade of taxpayer money—gone. A community left with #pollution. #Forests destroyed. But today, we celebrate: Enviva’s #Mississippi wood pellet mill is shutting down! After years of public outrage & bankruptcy, they’re retreating. https://buff.ly/4hLsAjY
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Happy #OkefenokeeDay! 🌊🌿
The #Okefenokee #Swamp is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the Southeast, home to rich biodiversity, ancient peatlands, and incredible #wildlife.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3P9aTyM
The #Okefenokee #Swamp is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the Southeast, home to rich biodiversity, ancient peatlands, and incredible #wildlife.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3P9aTyM
February 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Happy #OkefenokeeDay! 🌊🌿
The #Okefenokee #Swamp is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the Southeast, home to rich biodiversity, ancient peatlands, and incredible #wildlife.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3P9aTyM
The #Okefenokee #Swamp is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the Southeast, home to rich biodiversity, ancient peatlands, and incredible #wildlife.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/3P9aTyM
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“For a decade, the British Government has forced ratepayers to fund #forest & community destruction in the Southern US. Now is not the time for false solutions. It is time for bold leadership.” – Adam Colette, Dogwood Alliance.
Read more: 🔗 https://buff.ly/42SI2GJ
Read more: 🔗 https://buff.ly/42SI2GJ
February 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“For a decade, the British Government has forced ratepayers to fund #forest & community destruction in the Southern US. Now is not the time for false solutions. It is time for bold leadership.” – Adam Colette, Dogwood Alliance.
Read more: 🔗 https://buff.ly/42SI2GJ
Read more: 🔗 https://buff.ly/42SI2GJ
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🌿 Fern-tastic Monday! These leafy legends help clean our air, protect #biodiversity, and add a touch of green magic to the #forest. Wishing you a peaceful and nature-filled rest of your week!
February 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🌿 Fern-tastic Monday! These leafy legends help clean our air, protect #biodiversity, and add a touch of green magic to the #forest. Wishing you a peaceful and nature-filled rest of your week!
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Before leaving office, the Biden admin backed out of plans to protect #OldGrowth forests. But the #climate crisis won’t wait, and neither can we. We can’t log our way out of this. It’s time to double down.
Take action now! https://www.dogwoodalliance.org/actions/forest-defense-is-climate-defense/?…
Take action now! https://www.dogwoodalliance.org/actions/forest-defense-is-climate-defense/?…
January 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Before leaving office, the Biden admin backed out of plans to protect #OldGrowth forests. But the #climate crisis won’t wait, and neither can we. We can’t log our way out of this. It’s time to double down.
Take action now! https://www.dogwoodalliance.org/actions/forest-defense-is-climate-defense/?…
Take action now! https://www.dogwoodalliance.org/actions/forest-defense-is-climate-defense/?…
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🌿 A journey through a Southern wetland #forest is just as breathtaking as a walk through the Amazon. Towering trees, rich biodiversity, and the peaceful rhythm of nature—wetlands are truly magical.
February 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🌿 A journey through a Southern wetland #forest is just as breathtaking as a walk through the Amazon. Towering trees, rich biodiversity, and the peaceful rhythm of nature—wetlands are truly magical.
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Stepping into a #swamp is like stepping into a sacred space—teeming with life, wisdom, and the quiet power of nature. 🌳💙 Here, the air hums with resilience, and the water holds the stories of generations. Act now to save our #wetlands: https://dogwoodalliance.org/actions/congress-must-pass-wetland-…
February 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Stepping into a #swamp is like stepping into a sacred space—teeming with life, wisdom, and the quiet power of nature. 🌳💙 Here, the air hums with resilience, and the water holds the stories of generations. Act now to save our #wetlands: https://dogwoodalliance.org/actions/congress-must-pass-wetland-…
It's World Wetlands Day! Y'all give it up for the often overlooked, underappreciated, over exploited magnificent southern wetland forests! They deserve our love and protection! #WorldWetlandsDay #Wetlands
February 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It's World Wetlands Day! Y'all give it up for the often overlooked, underappreciated, over exploited magnificent southern wetland forests! They deserve our love and protection! #WorldWetlandsDay #Wetlands
Climbing just makes me so happy. And forests. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳
December 7, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Climbing just makes me so happy. And forests. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳
Climate polluter Enviva caught AGAIN clearing Southern US forests for EU biomass. This time it's for Denmark. nyheder.tv2.dk/klima/2024-1...
Her er et billede på Danmarks grønne energi – vi snyder os selv, siger ekspert
Ørsted brænder ifølge eksperter træ af, som kunne bruges mere bæredygtigt end energi.
nyheder.tv2.dk
December 6, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Climate polluter Enviva caught AGAIN clearing Southern US forests for EU biomass. This time it's for Denmark. nyheder.tv2.dk/klima/2024-1...
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I just signed up on blue sky. Follow me for forests climate and justice. I love big old trees. Especially big old trees in Southern cypress swamps.
December 5, 2024 at 9:49 PM
I just signed up on blue sky. Follow me for forests climate and justice. I love big old trees. Especially big old trees in Southern cypress swamps.