Earth First! In The USA

Headwaters Forest in Northern California is a primeval redwood wilderness, home to many endangered species including the marbled murrelet. On September 15th, 2,500 people attended a rally protesting against logging in the area. The rally resulted in 264 arrests. After the rally more than 300 activists set up a camp and began 5 weeks of intensive actions.

In Willamette National Forest, Oregon, 9,000 acres of forest are due for logging at Warner Creek. A camp (Cascadia Free State) and barricades have been established on the logging road, preventing logging since September. New recruits to the camp are needed. 2 activists have gone on hunger strike outside Oregon’s federal building in Eugene.

For more information on many of the campaigns going in the US contact the Earth First! Journal, PO BOX 1415, Eugene, OR 97440, USA. The Journal would also love to receive any informations on campaigns in the UK.