Features

Coho Salmon South of San Francisco Bay: Indigenous or Not? (PDF format)
By Jodi Frediani, January 2003

Forest Updates
Current and past

Critique of Judge Yonts' decision
Jodi Frediani discusses inaccuracies in the Sentinel's editorial regarding the Dec 19, 2000 decision to deny local citizens and government any say regarding logging in Santa Cruz County.

Graham Hill Road Widening
A summary of the issues surrounding the widening of Graham Hill road, and the consequental destruction of many old trees, even though this widening won't necessarily improve safety.

Malosky Creek history
a brief history of the recent developments regarding the Malosky creek helicopter logging plan, and efforts to preserve the trees.

Ramsey Gulch Counterpoints
Answers to propaganda put out by Redwood Empire.

Redwood growth simulator
This little java applet gives an idea of how various cutting percentages and re-entry periods affect a redwood forest.

Citizens for Responsible Forest Management (CRFM) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation, formed in 1993. The members of CRFM have a fundamental interest in living in a high quality environment; we enjoy living in a world where natural values are respected and preserved. CRFM is committed to preserving and enhancing the ecological stability of the Santa Cruz Mountains environment, especially wildlife habitat and watershed stability, water quality and all beneficial uses of water including fisheries.