No Compromise in the Defense of Mother Earth
The Caltrans lobby was occupied by many demonstrators after a crowd nearing 200 rallied outside the building. Six were locked to each other through the stair railings. The mood was joyous and energetic, lot’s of music and inspirational speakers. The lobby was filled with people of all ages and many walks of life, carrying signs [...]
Word has just arrived from a tree-sitter in Jacoby Creek that the road leading to the tree-sits is being readied for winter. It’s been almost two months since the intense forest defense actions in Jacoby Creek began. A big yellow earth moving “dragon” was reported to have dug numerous ditches (water bars) into the [...]
The tree-sits in Jacoby creek continue despite ongoing logging operations and private security guards. The trees that were cut near the Redwood Forest Defenders have now been dragged up the hill by a cable yarder, a crane-like machine. The logging crew has now moved their machines to the next clear-cut zone but the Green Diamond Resource Company has continued [...]
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 [...]
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