{"article":{"id":6670,"heading":"May 09, 2001 - 161 days of shutdwon logging ends in the Mattole","author":"MFD","created":"2001-05-10 23:06:45","modified":"2001-05-10 23:24:53","last_modified":"Fri, 11 May 2001 06:24:53","article":"



Logging Begins!




161 days of logging shutdown ends
Wednesday, May 9st, 2001


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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. <\/p>

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Mattole Action Camp, May 18th - 24th, 2001<\/b><\/center>


Please come join us two weekends from now in Humboldt County for the Mattole Action Camp. We need to train a new round of activist to defend the old-growth

doug fir of the Mattole. Trainings and skill sharing will include Non-Violence, Backwoods, Legal, Climbing, THP Monitoring, Blockading and more. Please bring

camping gear, warm clothing, hiking apparel, musical instruments, food and monetary donations for the kitchen. Please No Dogs, Drugs, Alcohol or Bad attitudes.

Camp will open late Friday afternoon on the 18th and close the 24th, in time to head to the Sierras for the California EF! Rendevous. Call (707)-825-6598 to

RSVP. More info on the action camp as plans unfold.



Mattole Rally News Flash<\/b><\/center>

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.<\/p>

Acting in Concert -- Rally for the Mattole<\/b>


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


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Directions:<\/b>
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 <\/p>









For more information:<\/b>




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http:\/\/www.mattoledefense.org\/<\/a>


Images at http:\/\/www.earthfilms.org\/<\/a>


Images and Feature Page at http:\/www.indybay.org\/


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