Elliott Free State Raided this Morning

Reports from Oregon this morning indicate that at least twenty police arrived this morning with a paddy wagon, fire engine, and bulldozer. Cascadia Rising Tide is asking supporters and concerned citizens to call Oregon officials. More info at http://forestdefensenow.blogspot.com/

New Free State in Cascadia Blocks Logging

On Monday morning loggers trying to get to the Unpcoos Ridge timber sale were surprised to find the road blocked by activists. I will expand this article soon, but right now I am too tired after a long drive back from Oregon and little sleep in the last two days.

Cascadia Free State

For more information go to http://www.forestdefensenow.org/

Earth First! Humboldt Welcomes Roadshow

Humboldt EF!ers had a great time last week at Grizzly Creek with the Earth First! Roadshow crew. The Roadshow had a great puppet show about security culture, and slideshow about the history of the movement. Some activists hiked to the spot where David "Gypsy" Chain was killed by a logger in 1998. After the camp some forest defenders went to the McKay tract to show support for the tree-sitters there. The last few days saw a surge of activity around the sit by Green Diamond loggers.

Earth First! Roadshow Coming to Humboldt

The 2009 Earth First! Roadshow will arrive in Humboldt County on June 16 at Grizzly Creek State Park. The Roadshow has been touring the country to renew the Earth First! movement and conduct direct action workshops. Some of the road crew were recently arrested at a Home Depot in Colorado while protesting against dams in Patagonia. Their presentation will include a puppet show, slideshow and an introduction to Earth First! Group camping and a group kitchen will be available at Grizzly Creek from June 16-18. More information can be found at http://earthfirstroadshow.wordpress.com/ and http://efhumboldt.org/

Helicopter Logging in Nanning

Activists Celebrate Hurwitz Out of Humboldt !

Activists and community members gathered at Cuneo Creek Horse Camp on Saturday, to celebrate the end of Maxxam Corporation's control of the Pacific lumber Company. Julia "Butterfly" Hill, who sat in the ancient redwood "Luna" for nearly two years, was among those who spoke at the gathering. Darryl Cherney and others played music for the group. Mike Jani, the President of the new Humboldt Redwood Company, and Estelle Fennell, candidate for County Supervisor, were among those who stopped by to visit.

Gypsy's Family and Friends Gather in SoHum

Friends and family of David Nathan Chain gathered in Southern Humboldt last night to mark the tenth anniversary of his death. People that I talked to were very pleased with the new location of the Gypsy Memorial Plaque. The memorial was moved because it was repeatedly vandalized at the old location on Hwy. 36. The memorial has been restored by the artist and is now owned by Gypsy's mother instead of Pacific Lumber.

Just Got Back from Action Camp

Action Camp at Grizzly Creek State Park was great! There were the usual non-violence, climbing, and backwoods trainings. There was a hike up Gypsy Mountain, which always brings back lots of memories. But the best thing was coming up with a new strategy for forest defense in Humboldt.

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Unite for Change

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Fern Gully and Spooner are Saved!

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Humboldt Redwood Company said that the ancient redwood groves, that tree-sitters have been defending for several years, will be protected. For more details read this article.