That night, people spoke at a Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting, again requesting that a human rights observer be sent to the Mattole Free State. The Maxxam Shareholder Meeting in Houston was protested in solidarity with Mattole actions on May 25. In October, the FBI will be on trial for their involvement in the bombing of Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney. A rally in remembrance of the bombing was held at the Oakland Federal Courthouse on May 24. Forest activists call out for help and an international convergence with an action training camp planned for May 18-24.
Activists report threats of violence by logging crews.
New SF-IMC telephone updates now available. Check out the new Tree Sit Trailer by Headwaters Action Video Collective. Three forest defenders were removed from lockdown and arrested. On April 6, a large contingent of Mattole residents and concerned citizens arose before dawn to blockade all of the gates leading to the timber harvest plan. No law enforcement personnel or timber workers attempted to enter the area.