Check out NFN organizers Logan Perkins and Ryan Clarke on their WERU interview regarding Plum Creek in Maine and their logging practices.
file:///Users/emilyposner/Desktop/Old%20Growth%20WERU.mp3
http://shows.weru.org/archives/
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
From Tracker Diane Boretos
This area is an important ecological feature in the region due to not only the 200 to 300 old trees, but because of the flora and fauna diversity it supports. There is floodplain forest associated with Big Wilson Stream, floodplain vernal pools and old soft and hardwood stands of hemlock, white pine and maples. All of these community features are providing unique habitat for many species of animals and plants. This area is a ecological treasure that should be preserved.
Photos
When I get a chance I will put the few pictures I took up for everyone to look at. Although I am not nearly the competent photographer. I've got to remember my photobucket log in....
... I will do what I can to support this place. As I have seen this is the only place in Maine with old growth of this magnitude. It's congested and natural beauty is compelling to the point where it's hard to imagine it disappearing for the purpose of profit. Profit that is inmoral to the community of Mainers, as this area should be shared by all rather than destroyed.
Being so close to the Appalachian Trail, and seeing people that were already there enjoying its splendor(noticing hikers/campers along the way). This place could be utilized as a prime place for camping, day hiking (etc.). Which would be more beneficial to all, and profit a thousand times more than cutting it down. Destroy something and make revenue for a small amount of time? Or, share it, and have it profit for generations to come. I have to ask myself, what type of people would let this happen? All so we can enjoy the "convienence" of paying $1.00 for a notebook? I would rather email you, meet up, and go hiking in some of the most beautiful terrain you're going to find in Maine.
Following the road out of Monson, we came to the logging trail. Where you see decrepit areas of clear cutting and excavation. Once you follow the river further, it thickens, and the desolace turns into surrounding trees and wildlife. The Old Wilson Creek torrents through and the easiest way to get across is fording the river. No difficulties and I think everyone was eager to see the old growth on the other side. Once you get across you are bombarded with the landscape, a thick forest and constant sounds of birds and other wildlife.
The trees that roam and tower the land are too numerous to count. There is a rich and vibrant history there, and is apparent to any comers. What surprised me the most, was the abundant variety of wildlife and plantlife. I felt almost overwhelmed, not only by my surrounding enviorment. On the contrary, I felt the people I was with was as overwhelmed as I was. As a person that is from Maine and grew up here, you know you don't have many opportunities to see this kind of place.
Thank you for giving me the chance to at least experience this.
Sorry for the post, I didn't have time to really edit. I also am a horrible writer. I just felt I should describe a bit of what I saw, and how it made me feel. So people that hopefully read this blog have a better undstanding of what everyone is struggling to keep close, and hold onto.
... I will do what I can to support this place. As I have seen this is the only place in Maine with old growth of this magnitude. It's congested and natural beauty is compelling to the point where it's hard to imagine it disappearing for the purpose of profit. Profit that is inmoral to the community of Mainers, as this area should be shared by all rather than destroyed.
Being so close to the Appalachian Trail, and seeing people that were already there enjoying its splendor(noticing hikers/campers along the way). This place could be utilized as a prime place for camping, day hiking (etc.). Which would be more beneficial to all, and profit a thousand times more than cutting it down. Destroy something and make revenue for a small amount of time? Or, share it, and have it profit for generations to come. I have to ask myself, what type of people would let this happen? All so we can enjoy the "convienence" of paying $1.00 for a notebook? I would rather email you, meet up, and go hiking in some of the most beautiful terrain you're going to find in Maine.
Following the road out of Monson, we came to the logging trail. Where you see decrepit areas of clear cutting and excavation. Once you follow the river further, it thickens, and the desolace turns into surrounding trees and wildlife. The Old Wilson Creek torrents through and the easiest way to get across is fording the river. No difficulties and I think everyone was eager to see the old growth on the other side. Once you get across you are bombarded with the landscape, a thick forest and constant sounds of birds and other wildlife.
The trees that roam and tower the land are too numerous to count. There is a rich and vibrant history there, and is apparent to any comers. What surprised me the most, was the abundant variety of wildlife and plantlife. I felt almost overwhelmed, not only by my surrounding enviorment. On the contrary, I felt the people I was with was as overwhelmed as I was. As a person that is from Maine and grew up here, you know you don't have many opportunities to see this kind of place.
Thank you for giving me the chance to at least experience this.
Sorry for the post, I didn't have time to really edit. I also am a horrible writer. I just felt I should describe a bit of what I saw, and how it made me feel. So people that hopefully read this blog have a better undstanding of what everyone is struggling to keep close, and hold onto.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Bruce's Thoughts and Photos
BRUCE WRITES:
Where the logging road ends--for now,
and across the stream . . .
reminders of what we may miss on our next visit
to Vaction Land - if the cutting continues
Where the logging road ends--for now,
and across the stream . . .
reminders of what we may miss on our next visit
to Vaction Land - if the cutting continues
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Maine Public Radio Covers Big Wilson Old Growth
MPBN accompanied 20 concerned Mainers on a walk through an old growth forest alongside Big Wilson Stream in Eliotsville, Maine.
Please check out the story.
http://www.mpbn.net/radio/mainenews/080608oldgrowth.htm
Please check out the story.
http://www.mpbn.net/radio/mainenews/080608oldgrowth.htm
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