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Archive for the 'mckay09' Category

Action Alert!! One Arrest Near Tree-sits

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

One of our comrades was arrested on the ground today in the McKay Tract by a Sheriff who was accompanying a Green Diamond security guard. Numerous defensive blockades on the road leading to the tree-sits were also removed. Food and climbing gear were confiscated from our friend as well. He was later released from jail [...]

Help Defend the Redwoods this Summer!

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

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The Current Situation: A Critical moment approaches
With little more than two months until the possible end of the logging plan permit, we are redoubling our efforts to keep the tree-village defense strong and keep the forest standing. On August 4th, the Green Diamond timber company could let the [...]

Do You Want To Tree-sit?

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

We are seeking people to help protect the forest this spring and summer. Are you interested in tree-sitting for a week or more? We are requesting help to end the threat of clear-cutting of this rare and beautiful Redwood grove. This place is a refuge for rare and endangered wildlife including Northern Spotted Owls. The [...]

Feb 27 Update- Good Times in the Snow

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

A mass of arctic air came to visit us recently, causing snow, icicles, ice patches and other fun stuff to occur. Rain, hail, snow and intermittent sun were the order of the past few gorgeous days. We never would have guessed the snow would stick, but it did for over 24 hrs in some [...]

Quick Forest Defense Update

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Things are going well in the tree-village in the McKay. Still no logging there for the past two years. Wet weather has arrived with heavy winds at times. We’re staying dry most of the time. We are seeking donations of rope or money to buy some. We are replacing worn out lines and adding to [...]