motion to dismiss

Chattooga Conservancy v. U.S. Department of Agriculture - motion to dismiss

Challenge to the U.S. Forest Service’s alleged failure to account for the aggregate carbon effects of actions taken each year to fulfill annual “timber targets." 

Chattooga Conservancy v. U.S. Department of Agriculture

complaint

Chattooga Conservancy v. U.S. Department of Agriculture - complaint

Lawsuit Said Forest Service Violated NEPA by Failing to Consider Annual “Timber Targets” Impact on Carbon Storage

reply

Chattooga Conservancy v. U.S. Department of Agriculture - reply

memorandum opinion

Federal Court Rejected Claim that NEPA Reviews for Timber Projects Failed to Adequately Consider Cumulative Carbon Emissions

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Chattooga Conservancy v. U.S. Department of Agriculture - motion to dismiss

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