Greenpeace: Defending America's Ancient Forests: Klamath Siskiyou

June 23, 2004
Their Story: Some Unexpected Friends from New Zealand

Hi, I'm Abbie. An arborist from New Zealand. My partner Owen and I were travelling the west coast of the United States when we stumbled upon Greenpeace's Forest Rescue Station in Southern Oregon. This was not an excursion that was within our travel itinerary, yet we have found that now we've become so immersed in the cause, that we have no desire to leave.

A few weeks ago, we drove up to Grants Pass from California to buy treeboats (a tree climbers hammock) from New Tribe, a tree climbing gear store in the area. Our plan was to visit the National Parks and see bears.

The lovely women at New Tribe gave us directions to the treesit area, but didn't mention that it was a Greenpeace project.

Driving up the hill we had no idea what sort of welcome we would receive, but everyone at the Rescue Station made us feel at home, and we were overwhelmed with their warmth and generosity.

We've been here for over two weeks now, helping with the finishing touches on the platform, hanging banners in the trees, greeting visitors, cooking, washing up, and climb training. Owen was also lucky enough to see his first bear!

This adventure has unveiled a tragedy. The Kelsey-Whisky is only one timber sale area of many. There are 50 within the Klamath-Siskiyou, and 188 in the Pacific Northwest. All of the sales will have devastating effects on the local ecology. To see the trees, the creeks, and the wildlife that depends on these ancient forests, under threat is an experience few of us should have to endure. That's why we've decided to be a part of this campaign.

We're honored to have had this opportunity to help.

Abbie
Volunteer
New Zealand

Hi,

luckily I found this weblog, after flipping through the old weblog of the "Global Rescue Station" from Tassi, sending emails to all the friends of that platform and searching for forest campaign updates at the Greenpeace International Homepage.
After beeing home from the treestit in Tasmania for more then four months I do miss more than ever.
So, in case you need any help, just give us a call, drop a line or whatever, we're happy to come and help, live in the forest and support the good cause.

best wishes and better wheather than a german "summer"

flo
from greenpeace germany

Posted by: flo at June 28, 2004 03:53 AM


	• Senator Wyden: Defend the Public Forests of Oregon • Support the passage of the the Leach Bill! FOREST RESCUE STATION • Get directions • Calendar of events • Who we are • Rescue Station Photo Gallery • Weblog home OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO SAVE OUR PUBLIC LANDS • National Forest Protection Alliance • Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center • Oxygen Collective • Northwest Old-Growth Campaign RECENT ENTRIES • Family Weekend at the Forest Rescue Station • Devastation in its Wake • Their Story: Some Unexpected Friends from New Zealand • Tangled Up in Blue • Geeks Love Trees, Too • Update from the Forest Rescue Station • We're Staying . . . • Doing Something About It • A Hot Oregon Morning • Moblogging is Alive! WEBLOG ARCHIVES June 2004		June 23, 2004 Their Story: Some Unexpected Friends from New Zealand Hi, I'm Abbie. An arborist from New Zealand. My partner Owen and I were travelling the west coast of the United States when we stumbled upon Greenpeace's Forest Rescue Station in Southern Oregon. This was not an excursion that was within our travel itinerary, yet we have found that now we've become so immersed in the cause, that we have no desire to leave. A few weeks ago, we drove up to Grants Pass from California to buy treeboats (a tree climbers hammock) from New Tribe, a tree climbing gear store in the area. Our plan was to visit the National Parks and see bears. The lovely women at New Tribe gave us directions to the treesit area, but didn't mention that it was a Greenpeace project. Driving up the hill we had no idea what sort of welcome we would receive, but everyone at the Rescue Station made us feel at home, and we were overwhelmed with their warmth and generosity. We've been here for over two weeks now, helping with the finishing touches on the platform, hanging banners in the trees, greeting visitors, cooking, washing up, and climb training. Owen was also lucky enough to see his first bear! This adventure has unveiled a tragedy. The Kelsey-Whisky is only one timber sale area of many. There are 50 within the Klamath-Siskiyou, and 188 in the Pacific Northwest. All of the sales will have devastating effects on the local ecology. To see the trees, the creeks, and the wildlife that depends on these ancient forests, under threat is an experience few of us should have to endure. That's why we've decided to be a part of this campaign. We're honored to have had this opportunity to help. Abbie Volunteer New Zealand Comments Hi, luckily I found this weblog, after flipping through the old weblog of the "Global Rescue Station" from Tassi, sending emails to all the friends of that platform and searching for forest campaign updates at the Greenpeace International Homepage. After beeing home from the treestit in Tasmania for more then four months I do miss more than ever. So, in case you need any help, just give us a call, drop a line or whatever, we're happy to come and help, live in the forest and support the good cause. best wishes and better wheather than a german "summer" flo from greenpeace germany Posted by: flo at June 28, 2004 03:53 AM Hi Abbie & Owen, Thanks again for giving so much time to young Oregonians at the family campout! My kids are still talking about tree clibing and hanging out with Owen in the hammock far above the ground. Hope to see you in the Biscuit! Posted by: shelley at June 28, 2004 11:28 AM mooi dat dat hout nu in mijn openhaard ligt. fikt goed hoor. ga zo door!!!! Posted by: Me at June 29, 2004 01:14 PM Post a comment This weblog is now at an end... Unfortunately, due to the proliferation of spam, we have had to close the posting of comments. Check out weblog.greenpeace.org for the latest weblog!