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Encampment w/ in the Arcata Community Forest Faces Eviction(Day6)

by BILLY GOAT (antifalovecore [at] yahoo.com)
Statement directly from the 'KIDS IN THE WOODS ENCAMPMENT' "We shall live as a free people in a community of our own willing to work w/ the community, city, and people to provide a safe place for those who have the need for an alternative working and living situation. We will not be made to move or be herded around. We have worked for months to clean-up, salvage, and recycle what we can. We have offered to work with the park to help maintain and rehabilitate these woods w/ little to no response. We will do as we have been, while standing and fighting. This is our home. We need the support of the greater community in sharing resources and knowledge to designate our spot a safe and legal zone. With love, THE KIDS IN THE WOODS."
This morning at approximately 9:00 am, three officers from the ARCATA POLICE DEPARTMENT approached the encampment and asked the occupants to leave. The Encampment once again protested the eviction and the police were faced with the only option available, to leave. Before leaving they used camera's to photograph the person's involved, and the encampment in it's self.

The encampment continues to clean and put forth an effort to create ways to lessen the impact they have on the area. They are skilled in many forest living tactics but do ask for more knowledge on the subject not just for themselves, but for future members.

They have a wish list together which are listed as necessities.(the less waste matter, the better)

Food of all dietary needs

Water

toilet paper(degradable)

tarps

shovels

lanterns

rope(twine, hemp, cord)

batteries(AAA, AA)

trash bags

lanterns

medical supplies

axes(wedges as well)

playing cards

The most important thing they need is friendship and support.

These kids have great heads on their shoulders and they would be able to prove that if you extend your friendship.

Another important thing potential friends and volunteer's can do is be there when the police and Environmental Services to hold them accountable to their actions.

Thanks and solidarity.

Much love ,

REDWOOD CURTAIN ANTI FASCIST ACTION

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