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Fast for the Ancient Trees; Tree-sitters fast for the passage of Heritage Tree Act-SB 754 7-26-04 For Immediate Release - Contact: July 26, 2004 For immediate release July 26, 2004 Contact: Martin (in tree) NCEF! Media (707) 268-5613 Fast for the Ancient Trees Tree-sitters fast for the passage of Heritage Tree Act-SB 754 From July 24 through August 4, activists high in the canopies of ancient redwood trees are doing a juice and herbal tea fast to draw attention to the plight of all remaining old-growth trees in California. Heavily decimated by industrial logging, less than one-half of 1% of ancient forests remain on non-federal lands. This fast will coincide with the struggle for the Heritage Tree Act, which, if passed, would protect much of the remaining old-growth trees on non-federal forestland in California as "Heritage Trees," defined as any tree as old than the state of California, or 150 years and older. "The Heritage Tree Act goes to the state assembly Appropriations Committee on August 4, and we have timed our fast to end on this important date with prayers for the passage of the Act and a call to action to contact elected representatives before the Committee vote," said Martin, a tree-sitter on "Gypsy Mountain," in the Van Duzen River watershed. "We ask anyone who feels inspired to fast with us for a day, or for however long they feel comfortable fasting. People are also encouraged to call their Assembly Member and urge them to support SB 754." North Coast Earth First! is also hosting an action camp at Swimmer's Delight campground in Humboldt County Park, on highway 36, twelve miles from highway 101, just south of the town of Fortuna. Trainings in non-violence, backwoods actions, legal preparedness, and media will be ongoing through August 4. ###  << Back to Press Release Archive | Latest Press Release | Newsroom Subscribe Get action alerts, updates, and other important news in your email inbox by signing up with your email address here: Learn more about events | See the BACHList FAQ |
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