April 3-6, Rainbow Ridge: On April 5, Palco/Maxxam security and county sheriffs invaded the Mattole Free State at Rainbow Ridge, where non-violent Forest Defenders are blocking the logging road in defense of 3000 acres of old growth Douglas Fir. 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. April 5 and April 6 Reports