Spotted Owl nesting season protections to begin on March 1st. Green Diamond cannot cut within 1/4 mile of the Owls nest until they determine whether or not the Owls have successfully mated. If they find that the Owls have mated, the so called protection would only last for a matter of months. If not, they can go ahead and log. Green Diamonds findings will most likely be kept secret. The fox is guarding the hen house.
Earth First!ers are occupying part of this territory to defend not only the Owls habitatbut as much of this diverse eco-system as we can. (owl photo on the right was recently taken in the threatened grove.
The numerous activists occupying trees here are weathering the storms and continuing to expand the defended areas.
Unidentified persons wearing hard hats have made multiple threats to cut the trees down.