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More on U.S. vs Hurwitz / Maxxam

September 12, 2013May 4, 2009 by headwaterspreserve_hr3di8

For those who desire to go beyond the bare details into the full story of the face-down in federal court with Charles Hurwitz, here are some sources: KMUD radio in Humboldt carried updates from court most days (interviews with myself, Remedy, Ken Miller) on its 6 pm news (starting on 4/20; no story on 4/22). At end of trial, news director Cynthia Elkins did an excellent story (4/28) with interviews with jurors and plaintiffs. It is all available at http://kmud.org/site001/program-schedule/302.html the most comprehensive article was written for the Northcoast Journal: cover story 4/30/09. Other stories: Headwaters lawsuit settled for $4 …

Old Growth Protected on Former Pacific Lumber Lands

September 12, 2013August 19, 2008 by Karen Pickett

Tree Sitters Descend When New Owners Humboldt Redwood Co. Deliver Message Directly to Them Eureka, CA-Community residents and forest activists from the redwood region and far beyond Humboldt County in Northern California, were relieved and elated as news spread of an unprecented commitment by Humboldt Redwood Company (HRC) owners of what was Maxxam/PL land to spare the Nanning Creek and Fern Gully ancient groves where tree-sits have been keeping chain saws at bay. The message was delivered directly to tree-sitters and included a commitment to further protect from future cutting all old growth 250 years old or more. “Old Growth …

It’s a Done Deal: Maxxam Out of the Redwoods

September 12, 2013July 30, 2008 by Karen Pickett

Pacific Lumber Redwoods ALERT It is a done deal. By the end of the day today, new owners will have taken over the Pacific Lumber Co. and the town of Scotia, through proceedings ending in bankruptcy court in Texas. The new company will be called Humboldt Redwood Company. The resolution ends two decades of aggressive industrial logging in this precious ecosystem by Maxxam Corporation and Charles Hurwitz, and two decades marked by an incredible outpouring of support for the forest and its species: a campaign characterized by the best of grassroots organizing and legislation, tree-sits, massive rallies, boycotts, shareholder organizing, …

Texas Judge Denies Stay in PL Case–Company Nearly in Mendocino Redwood Co.’s Hands ** Court Decision on Oak Grove Tomorrow: Vigil at Oaks Tonight and Tomorrow

September 12, 2013July 17, 2008 by Karen Pickett

*Texas Judge Denies Stay in PL Case–Company Nearly in Mendocino Redwood Co.’s Hands* *Court Decision on Oak Grove Tomorrow: Vigil at Oaks Tonight and Tomorrow* Judge Confirms Approval of Mendocino Redwood Co. July 15 It has seemed to drag on forever, though sometimes the twists and turns have been swift and interesting, but in all likelihood it will soon be over. One certainly that has remained the last several months is that Charles Hurwitz and Maxxam Co. are sinking below Humbolt’s horizon. Though Corpus Christi Judge Richard Schmidt cleared the way for Mendocino Redwood Co (MRC) to become the new …

Judge Delays Final Ruling Awarding Company to Mendocino Redwood Co.

September 12, 2013June 14, 2008 by Karen Pickett

Pacific Lumber Bankruptcy UPDATE As noted in our last update on the long saga of Pacific Lumber bankruptcy and the impending departure of PL/Maxxam from Humboldt County, Judge Richard Smith, presiding over the bankruptcy case since it was first filed in January 2007, chose the reorganization plan of Mendocino Redwoods Co. over the creditor Noteholders’ plan for an asset auction. In order to give the Noteholders time to respond, he scheduled a hearing a week out to codify his decision. He has now rescheduled that hearing, which was scheduled to take place today, for June 30. While Judge Schmidt said …

Alert for Berkeley’s Oaks: Court Decision This Week

September 12, 2013June 13, 2008 by headwaterspreserve_hr3di8

Judge Miller’s decision regarding the long standing lawsuits against development that would level the Oak Grove on Piedmont Ave. in Berkeley, defended for over a year and a half by intrepid tree-sitters will come on Wednesday June 18. We must be at the ready to respond. We just got this in from the Berkeley Grandmothers for the Oaks… “Please join us for a Special Activism Training this Saturday June 14, 11 am-3 pm, at Ohlone Park – Hearst Ave. & McGee Ave. in Berkeley (just west of the Dog Park.) The judge’s decision is coming up next week, and this …

Pacific Lumber Bankruptcy Resolved: Maxxam is out of the Redwoods!

September 12, 2013June 6, 2008 by Karen Pickett

Maxxam has left the building. Almost. The much anticipated decision in the Pacific Lumber bankruptcy case came down today with a decision that takes control of Humboldt County’s redwoods out of Maxxam/Hurwitz/Pacific Lumber hands, at long last. Our rallying cry of the last 2 decades: MAXXAM OUT OF HUMBOLDT! has finally come to pass! I paste links to several news stories below, and to EPIC’s press release, to round out the information for you. Judge Richard Schmidt ruled today in the Corpus Christi, Texas court that has been hearing the case since January, 2007, that of those vying for control …

Pacific Lumber Bankruptcy Update & Judi Bari Day

September 12, 2013May 20, 2008 by Karen Pickett

:::::: Update on Pacific Lumber bankruptcy case. The end is very near! :::::: Redwood forest-watchers might want to check out news from the final hearings in bankruptcy court down there is Corpus Christi, Texas. The judge is expected to render a decision soon. Come to the BACH update meeting May 29 : Eureka Reporter story about Sierra Pacific Industries bid Community Forestry Team’s David Simpson’s blog from the courtroom and a press release sent out Friday on behalf of EPIC, ForestEthics, Ebbets Pass Forest Watch and us, Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters: ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS RAISE ALARM OVER SIERRA PACIFIC BID …

Forest Activist UPDATE and EVENT NOTICE

May 14, 2008 by

Forest Activist UPDATE and EVENT NOTICE After event-filled bankruptcy court hearings in Corpus Christi, Texas in late April/early May, what the judge is calling “final hearings” will take place May 15 and 16. (See our 5/4 update and spring newsletter). These hearings will be followed by a **DECISION** regarding who will sit in the driver’s seat, making decisions about management of over 200,000 acres of redwoods, doug fir forest and coho salmon streams that Maxxam took over 2 decades ago. COME and hear the outcome at a BACH get-together on THURSDAY, MAY 29, at the ECOLOGY CENTER, 2530 San Pablo …

Pacific Lumber Bankruptcy Update

September 12, 2013May 3, 2008 by Karen Pickett

PACIFIC LUMBER BANKRUPTCY UPDATE from the Bay Area Coalition for Headwaters May 3, 2008 For those of you following the unfolding drama of the Pacific Lumber bankruptcy story, there is much to report, but it’s not over yet. After this week’s proceedings in Corpus Christi court, resolution is still at bay, but things are evolving faster and bit more furiously than in previous months. A decision regarding management of the company and its redwood holdings is close. For now, I will let a fairly comprehensive news clip and the blog of court observer (and Humboldt county resident and Community Forestry …