No Compromise in the Defense of Mother Earth
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It’s been eighteen months since the beginning of our non-stop occupation of the forest canopy in the McKay Tract. But perhaps more importantly for us, we are nearing two years since logging plan #1-08-102 “McKay 09″ was approved in August ‘08 (see yellow polygons pictured above, the circle surrounds a Northern Spotted Owl nest). This [...]
The Salmonberry bushes are beginning to flower.
Looking across to another tree sit from a comfy perch, a long tyrolean traverse fades into the distance. The water bottle is set up to catch rainwater.
A small creek cascades through ancient logs.
Trilliums are flowering.
The kitchen is all tied in.
Representatives from Earth First! Humboldt joined earth defenders from
around the country in the hills of Los Padres last week for the 2010 Earth
First! Organizers Conference and Winter Rendezvous. The gathering came
just after the rain and enjoyed sunny summer weather. Participants shared
songs, stories and strategies for resistance.
The group mobilized in Santa Barbara to bring attention to [...]
News Article
Sarah Palin took a break from shooting Wolves and other large animals from a helicopter to make an appearance at the Sierra Cascade Logging Conference yesterday. She defended her environmental track record with the following statement- “We really do love our trees,” Palin said. “I named my daughter Willow. Isn’t that granola enough for them?”
While [...]