Logging of Old Growth Spurs Controversy in Willits

by Christina Aanestad

Mon, May 4, 2009 12:04PM

Willits Redwood Company is planning to log more than 400 acres of forest near the headwaters of the Noyo River-a move opposed by environmental groups who say the plan includes logging of old growth trees. Officlas say the Willits Redwood company is offering adequate mitigations.

People can MAIL COMMENT LETTERS TO: Ms. Leslie Markham, Deputy Chief of Resource Management, CalFire, Coast-Cascade Region, 135 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95401

OR EMAIL: santarosapubliccomment [at] fire.ca.gov

The THP number is #01-08-116 MEN (Willits Redwood Company)

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Willits Redwood Company is planning to log more than 400 acres of forest near the headwaters of the Noyo River-a move opposed by environmental groups who say the plan includes logging of old growth trees. Fort Bragg city officials have also voiced concern since the Noyo headwaters is a source of drinking water for Fort Bragg residents.

Calfire has agreed with the Department of Fish and Game to allow harvesting of trees over 48 inches-a move environmental groups oppose. Calfire in Santa Rosa is reviewing the plan-and has until mid may to make it's final decision. Environmental groups say a lawsuit is likely if the plan moves forward.

People can MAIL COMMENT LETTERS TO: Ms. Leslie Markham, Deputy Chief of Resource

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