HELP SAVE CALIFORNIA'S REMAINING ANCIENT FORESTS!

Ancient trees, some over 16 feet in diameter, are still falling to the chainsaw daily. Unless we take action immediately, we will lose the remaining unprotected old-growth forests in California. The initiative campaign to save California’s last ancient trees is well underway. The Citizens' Campaign for Old-Growth Preservation (CFOG) intends to qualify a statewide ballot initiative that would prevent logging any of California's old-growth trees on non-federal land. 420,000 valid signatures are needed by the end of April 2002 in order to place this historic initiative on the November ballot.

These trees, and the thousands of species that depend on them for survival, are part of our national heritage. By filtering water, they provide the best remaining fish habitat in the state. Visitors are amazed to behold their massive girth. Children stand in awe, while looking at the magnificent cathedral-like canopy overhead. You can ensure there will be something left for them to see. Please join Julia Butterfly Hill, Ralph Nader, and thousands of concerned California citizens to preserve our last remaining old-growth trees for future generations!

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

O Make a Donation! Make checks payable to:

CFOG

POB 17456

Los Angeles, CA 90017

O Gather Signatures. Petitions are available at various locations throughout the state. Go to http://www.ancienttrees.org for a list.

Or, e-mail patrick@ancienttrees.org and mention how many petitions you want (eight signatures per petition) and they will be mailed to you.

O Get Your Friends Involved. Forward this e-mail to everyone in your address book.

O Coordinate Signature-Gathering in Your Area. Call our Los Angeles office at (213) 484-4474 for on-going trainings or to volunteer.

O Call (213) 484-4474 if you have contact information for any well-known musicians or bands that could do a benefit concert for the campaign.

For more information, visit our website at www.ancienttrees.org or e-mail info@ancienttrees.org