Victory After 132 Day Tree Sit!

On 12th February an American EF!er finally came down from a 16-foot wide, 2000 year old redwood tree which she had occupied for a record 132 days! A group had originally set up home in the tree last December in defiance of the Pacific Lumber Company's plans to cut the ancient tree, known as Luna, or the Stafford Giant.

The loggers attempted various methods to remove the determined EF!ers - cutting in high winds resulted in a large tree striking the redwood last December, while in January Pacific Lumber surrounded the tree with security, flood lights and ropes, vowing to starve out the occupants. Food deprivation was complemented by sleep deprivation as the timber company blasted fog horns as a deliberate disturbance. Further intimidation came in the form of helicopter assaults in which the tree sitters, perched 160 foot high, were shaken by massive updrafts created by the large twin blades of the logging helicopter flying within 30 feet of the platform.

The Pacific Lumber Co. has finally given up its bullying tactics and responded to the concern of the tree's residents and of residents in the local community who have stood firm . In the face of courageous resistance Pacific Lumber pulled out.