At 10:00am this morning, May 09, 2001, we got word from our monitors in the woods that clearcutting of old-growth Douglas Fir has resumed in THP 475 in the Mattole Watershed in Humboldt County, California.
Logging Begins!
161 days of logging shutdown ends
Wednesday, May 9st, 2001
At 10:00am this morning we got word from our monitors in the woods that clearcutting of old-growth Douglas Fir has resumed in THP 475 in the
Mattole. After 161 days of a logging shutdown by hundreds of dedicated activists, community members and waves of blockades, the chainsaws and falling of
ancient trees are being heard again. The last five weeks have seen 19 arrest. Maxxam had finished their wildlife surveys in THP 475 and 031 but we were unclear
when they could specifically begin operations. Some activist were misled by California Fish and Game into thinking that agency was going to take a few more days
to review the companies Goshawk surveys -apparently not- We are moblizing community members for action. If in Humboldt please meet at the Arcata Co-op
kiosk at 3:00am, Thursday morning.
Earth First! will hold a mass public legal rally for the Mattole to bring as many people to the public side of Monument gate. The purpose of the rally will be to stand
up against the SLAPP lawsuit filed against the Mattole defenders and to stand up for the forest.
Acting in Concert -- Rally for the Mattole
Sunday, June 3, 2001
12 Noon - 5 pm
Monument Road
Just 10 minutes out of Rio Dell (25 miles South of Eureka)
Bring Family and Friends
Musicians and speakers wanted to act in concert
Directions:
Scotia Exit off Highway 101
Turn toward Scotia then immediate right onto Scotia Bridge (Green)
First left after Bridge (in Rio Dell) is Monument Road (unmarked until you
drive a block or two)
Bear left follow Monument Road 4 1/2 - 5 miles (paved)
Park on side of the road -- monitors will guide you.
Call 707/825-6598 for info
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Original: May 09, 2001 - 161 days of shutdwon logging ends in the Mattole