Tree Sitters Served SLAPP Papers

by Forest

Fri, Mar 7, 2003 3:35PM

Wednesday, March 5, 2003
Freshwater, CA

Hired tree-sit evictor, Eric Schatz, prepares to do his dirty work while PL/Maxxam Head of Security Carl Anderson on far left looks on. Today, Eric served SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) suit papers to activist in 11 trees. The activists are putting their bodies on the line. They are living in the trees hoping to save the remnants of old growth Redwood trees in the area. Remedy has spent the longest time in a tree. This month marks the 12th month she has not set foot on the ground.

§Eric Climbing Above Platform

by Forest

Fri, Mar 7, 2003 3:35PM

Eric climbs toward a large platform above an activist locked down to a barrel on a smaller platform.

§Lockdown on Platform

by Forest

Fri, Mar 7, 2003 3:35PM

Tree-sitter unlocks from concrete filled barrel momentarily to photograph Eric as he climbs to a larger platform above.

§Treetop Lockdown

by Forest

Fri, Mar 7, 2003 3:35PM

An activist locks down to the top of a small Redwood tree as Eric climbs toward her from below.

§Respect

by Forest

Fri, Mar 7, 2003 3:35PM

Two local residents came to give support to the activists protecting trees of their Freshwater watershed. Notice the tree is marked to cut.

§Support

by Forest

Fri, Mar 7, 2003 3:35PM

Approximately 50 local residents and activists came to observe and support the activists in the trees. Public observation helps insure the safety of the activists during these types of operations by PL/Maxxam and local law enforcement

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