Southern Chile holds nearly one-third of the remaining temperate rainforests on Earth. Ninety percent of the species found in Chile's native forests are found only in Chile. Boise Cascade remains one of the top importers of old growth wood from Chile. The Central Bank of Chile has found that Chile's unprotected native forests will be completely gone in twenty years if current forest practices remain unchanged. The campaign follows successful student-led market campaigns against Home Depot and other home improvement retailers and home builders.
Students refuse to buy wood and paper from endangered forests.
This student-led campaign will tell industry dinosaurs like Boise Cascade that business as usual just doesn't cut it. Much fun was had by all. Music was provided by Merl Saunders , a longtime friend of RAN, and the Rainforest Band, with a cameo by Bonnie Raitt . The music and dancing went on until the very end of the evening. Hurricane Hayes RAN staff and friends enjoying the vegan delicacies.