posted January 01, 2006 01:19 AM              

Write Letters to the Editor about Samuel Alito!
(Writing Tips Included!) http://www.democrats.org/page/speakout/alito

Light the Candle of Hope -
Support Fair Trade and Women's Equality for the Holidays http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/777710154

President Bush -- Stop Appointing Unqualified Cronies ...and Ask Those You HAVE Appointed to Resign Immediately! http://www.workingforchange.com/activism/petition.cfm?itemid=19732

Credit Card Reform
As holiday shopping reaches its frenzied peak, we've launched a new and funny Christmas song --"Its Always Christmas Time (for Visa)!" -- about abusive practices by credit card companies.
Take a look, laugh and take action! Go to http://www.creditcardreform.org/
MORE ACTION ALERTS in my Sharebook: http://my.care2.com/spiritwalk/sharebook

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a new petition Tuesday, 4:15 AM
A new petition

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/113817956

Stop Violating Human and Land Rights of Sami People - Stop Deforestation
Target: Presidential Candidates of Finland, The Ministry of Agriculture
Sponsor: Niina Kesämaa

We the Undersigned appeal that The President of Finland, Government and Parliament stop The Forest and Park Service violating human and land rights of Sami people and lead by example to stop deforestation of the world with other governments, NGOs and individuals. [ send green star]

= TAKE ACTION Human Rights, Environment, Animals = 12:27 AM

Dear Friends,

Please look through and consider taking action on as
many as you can of the following.

Thankyou for any actions you take to save the planet!
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HUMAN RIGHTS <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Emergency Campaign to Stop Alito: Ultraconservative Supreme Court Nominee Threatens Women's Rights
President Bush's nomination of Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court poses a danger to women's health, reproductive freedom, and the right to choose. Planned Parenthood has launched an emergency campaign to get 100,000 people across America to write their senators in the coming weeks to stop Alito from being confirmed. (2 actions) http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/sc_round3_oppose2 http://www.capwiz.com/now/issues/alert/?alertid=8232106&type=CO

BY FRI. JAN 6!
TAKE ACTION TO DEFEAT ALITO
NOW is joining with a coalition of organizations to gather one million signatures to be delivered to Senator Specter, Chair of the Judiciary Committee, by January 6. http://www.now.org/issues/judicial/supreme/defeatalito_petition.html
EMAIL SENATORS: http://www.capwiz.com/now/directory/search_results.tt?action=cong&chamber=S&last=&show=state

Demand Better of FEMA For Survivors of Katrina http://www.capwiz.com/now/issues/alert/?alertid=8323006&type=AN

CHENEY'S VOTE ENSURES PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL TO CUT SERVICES
Senators passed the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2005 on Dec. 21, with Vice President Dick Cheney casting the tie-breaking vote. The bill calls for almost $40 billion in cuts to important programs. Write Your Senators About Their Votes http://www.now.org/lists/now-action-list/msg00220.html
ALL OF THE ABOVE NOW ACTIONS AT: http://www.capwiz.com/now/home/

Town Square & Bulletin Board Hosted by Care2 Needed
If you have been wanting a town square type care2 owned and hosted board please sign this petition.
(Posted here by Sunshine & Panther: http://www.care2.com/c2c/share/detail/23182 ) http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/403539783

Say NO to foster children's exposure to familial violence and case management deception! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/235763732

What YOU can do to Bring America Home!

http://www.bringingamericahome.org/you.html
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12:30 AM

Help this disabled young man who is not asking for anything more than to be able to EARN his degree.
(From Jessie, http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=964613701 ) http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/201088818

Please Dent the Armor of a Right Wing Radio Station!
(Sent to me by Sam, http://www.care2.com/c2c/people/profile.html?pid=223806899 )

A Right Wing radio station in Greenville SC has a poll for it's right wing viewers.
Asking...
'' Do you think that the government should be spying on Americans ''.
65% Yes, it keeps us safe.
35% No, it hurts our civil rights
Total Votes: 20
Shake their tree! Cast your vote here: http://www.newsradioword.com/

Is Wal-Mart Good for America?
Low wages, poor benefits and worker abuse are the hallmarks of Wal-Mart's business practices, and the retail giant is setting the example for companies all across America.
You can learn more about how Wal-Mart's policies send American jobs overseas by watching the rebroadcast of PBS's Frontline documentary, "Is Wal-Mart Good for America?" on
Tuesday, January 3.
Visit

VACCINES THAT INJURE OR KILL
The Defense Appropriations bill provides immunity protections for vaccine producers and drug companies without affording a fair and equitable system of compensation for those injured or killed by vaccines. http://action.peopleoverprofits.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=28992 http://www.pbs.org/tvschedules/ to check local listings to see when the one-hour special—one of the highest-rated programs in Frontline history—will air in your community.
You can learn more about the program on Frontline's website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/walmart/ [ send green star] [ flag for review]

12:34 AM

Is Wal-Mart Good for America?
Low wages, poor benefits and worker abuse are the hallmarks of Wal-Mart's business practices, and the retail giant is setting the example for companies all across America.
You can learn more about how Wal-Mart's policies send American jobs overseas by watching the rebroadcast of PBS's Frontline documentary, "Is Wal-Mart Good for America?" on Tuesday, January 3.
Visit http://www.pbs.org/tvschedules/ to check local listings to see when the one-hour special—one of the highest-rated programs in Frontline history—will air in your community.
You can learn more about the program on Frontline's website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/walmart/

H.O.P.E. for Darfur Campaign: Help Organize a Peace Envoy for Darfur http://action.humanrightsfirst.org/campaign/EnvoyLetter

Obtain Justice for Munir, the Indonesian human rights hero
On December 20, Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto was sentenced to 14 years for his role in the murder of Munir, the Indonesian human rights hero. The judge noted that others were involved and should be investigated, but unless the government acts quickly, there will be no means to obtain justice for Munir and his family. http://action.humanrightsfirst.org/campaign/Munir_Verdict

Protest Worsening Prison Conditions For Ill Cuban Activist
Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet is seriously ill and suffering from chronic gastritis and hypertension. The conditions in which he is serving his 25 year prison term - imposed after an unfair trial in 2003 for his non-violent advocacy of human rights - are deteriorating. http://action.humanrightsfirst.org/campaign/Biscet?

Russian Activists Threatened by Proposed New Law
Russian human rights and humanitarian organizations will face severe new restrictions if a law currently before the Russian legislature is allowed to pass. In its current official form, the law could force foreign human rights organizations operating within Russia to close altogether. http://action.humanrightsfirst.org/campaign/NGO_Bill?source=ga_adv
MORE ACTIONS: http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/defenders/hrd_takeaction.htm

Defend Asylum for Survivors of Trafficking
Did you know that minors who survive violence and manage to get to the U.S. have only one year to apply for asylum or be sent back?
Imagine being 16 years old, enduring kidnapping and rape, somehow escaping from Eastern Europe, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and trying to make a new life for yourself in this country. It could take you more than a year to complete the process of applying for asylum. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/830584745?z00m=63938
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Tell Wal-Mart, Workers' Rights Are Human Rights http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/154065406/sign

These are from Global Action CEntral

Wednesday, 7:37 AM
A new petition for forests and human rights, please, sign, thank you...
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/113817956

Stop Violating Human and Land Rights of Sami People - Stop Deforestation
Target: Presidential Candidates of Finland, The Ministry of Agriculture
Sponsor: Niina Kesämaa

We the Undersigned appeal that The President of Finland, Government and Parliament stop The Forest and Park Service violating human and land rights of Sami people and lead by example to stop deforestation of the world with other governments, NGOs and individuals.

endorsed http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/FWA http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/support_group_mayors_for_peace

Thank you to Hosts and Members, Health, Peace, Love and Light, Active and Joyous New Year 2006!!! [ send green star]
ACTION FOR THE RAINFORESTS - Indonesia Monday, 10:13 AM
Forest Conservation Action Alerts
CyberAction of the Moment - Austrian Companies to Destroy Indonesian Rainforests

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ActionOverIndonesianForestFires(ACTION September 18, 2005 3:42 PM
Campaign Action: Demand Action Over Indonesian Forest Fires http://www.saveourearth.co.uk/soe_sign_action.php?id=9

Submitted by Save Our Earth
Started on 17/08/2005

Another year passes and there are more forest fires in Indonesia. These fires are deliberately started by farmers to increase their yield, or by loggers and miners clearing the forest.

Malaysia has reported hazardous pollution levels - the API or Air Pollution Index above 300 is hazardous and above 500 triggers a state of emergency - in Kula Selangor, the API was 531!

The forests of Indonesia are the third largest outside South America and home to ecologically sensitive plants, unknown species of animals and plants and to indigenous tribes people.

Despite Malaysia sending firemen to help quell the flames, action must be taken against Indonesia's lack of action to prevent another year of fires.

As Indonesia ratified the Kyoto Protocol on 28th June 2004, they are bound by their carbon dioxide emissions and with stored carbon being released as carbon dioxide from every fire, they will be unable to meet their target emission levels. They will have to buy the carbon credits using loans from other countries - Indonesia will plunge further into debt with only their rainforests to sell to the Western nations to reduce their debt.

Yet this can be solved. We are calling on :

Kofi Anaan, UN Secretary General, to intervene to save these magnificient forests by asking UNEP (United Nations Environmental Programme) to study the causes of these fires, and to promote agricultural education and land re-use amongst farmers.

Indonesia to take tougher action against illegal logging and to call for foreign investment from Western nations to help protect Indonesia's forests. For Indonesia to promote sustainable farming methods where farmers work with the forests.

The International Community to prevent this hazardous and lethal pollution from crossing borders, by pledging investment to protect the forests and to recognise Indonesia as a 'guardian of one of the great ecosystems' in the World.

Signatures: 5

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AddYrNameProtestAgainstRainforestDestruction(ACTION September 18, 2005 3:34 PM
Campaign Action: Add your name to protest against Rainforest destruction http://www.saveourearth.co.uk/soe_sign_action.php?id=8

Submitted by Save Our Earth
Started on 08/08/2005

Image copyright Sam Clements

As part of our continuing Rainforest campaign, we are writing to World leaders once again.

We are calling for urgent action to save the World's Rainforests from illegal logging, ranching and the soya industry. As each day ends, we are getting closer to the Point of No Return where the Rainforest ecosystem will break down, and will release years of stored carbon into the atmosphere, accelerating Global Warming beyond limits that life can endure on Earth.

We must congratulate the African nations that have been working together to protect Africa's rainforests, but we, the people of the Earth must call for much needed intervention by the Developed Nations to safeguard the Earth of tomorrow.

There has been too much talk from these nations whether in promising to look into the issue or by increasing financial aid. These Nations are:

Demanding a supply of tropical hardwood for luxury items which is leading to financial incentives with illegal logging.

Demanding cheaper cattle feed which is leading to increase Soya production.

Demanding cheaper beef for the food industry which is increasing the size of slash-and-burn areas set aside for ranching.

This must stop, and these Nations must work with others to actively seek more sustainable farming practices and sustainable wood materials - we have been warned many times in the past, and as we head further into the 21st Century, we must work together to maintain our existence and all of life on Earth.

Please sign this campaign and add your voice of concern to World leaders to call an end to the destruction of the remaining Tropical Rainforests.
By signing this action, you will become a member of Save Our Earth

Signatures: 11

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SAVE THE STYX VALLEY in Tasmania(,ACTION) September 18, 2005 3:30 PM
Campaign Action: Save The Styx Valley
Take the pledge by filling in your details below.
http://www.envirotalk.com.au/Styx/pledge.php

Totals
Pledges taken: 482

When the current Pledgers visit Tasmania, Value in Tourism dollars $1014610.00

Versus Tasmania's annual old growth logging income, estimated at $36,000,000
http://www.saveourearth.co.uk/soe_sign_action.php?id=1

Submitted by Save The Styx Valley
Started on 19/07/2005

Richard Denver and Vanessa Tyrer visited the Styx Valley in Tasmania, and they were devastated by what they saw. They saw their government was allowing precious old growth forests to be turned into piles of woodchip, instead of being preserved for future generations. Please support their campaign by taking the pledge.....more

What we are trying to achieve

Hi, and welcome to the old growth forest action page. We want to make the public aware of the catastrophic rates at which old growth forests are being destroyed around the world and particularly in the Styx Valley in Tasmania.

Like many people around the world who are concerned about preserving our environment, we believe that governments should be looking after our precious old growth forests rather than allowing them to be turned into piles of woodchip. Currently, woodchip from Australia is shipped to Asian countries where it is used to make cardboard boxes and paper. We believe that this is an appalling outcome for trees which have taken centuries to grow, and that there is much greater value in their preservation.

We wish to enable future generations to enjoy and respect the beauty of these old growth forests. If you feel this way, we are asking you to assist us by helping us to inform our politicians and tourism bodies.

Take the Pledge to save Tasmania's old growth forests

The concept of the pledge is to make the government and Tourism Tasmanian aware of the number of people who would visit Tasmania if the destruction of The Styx Valley ceased. We hope that this will encourage the Tasmanian government to see the economic value of saving these forests and to invest money into developing tourism, rather than allowing their unique natural resources to be destroyed.

Send a letter to the politicians

As we know, politicians are the ones who make many of the decisions in this country. They believe they know what is best for Australia, its environment and its people. However, we need to keep them informed of our views and interests so that they can make better decisions in the future. A prewritten letter has been created so that you can send it to the politicians listed. You may modify the letter and add your own comments or simply fill in your name, country and email address and hit the submit button.

Discuss the issues on Envirotalk

Envirotalk is a discussion forum designed to allow you to discuss issues relating to the environment. If you have a comment or are looking for information click the link to our public forum to view previous posts and discuss issues with hundreds of members. If you wish to become a member just click the Register link. Its free, and you can enter all the forums on the site and add your comments.

How you can help our old growth forests at home and in the work place

There are always ways to help prevent the demand of paper and cardboard and in turn help prevent old growth forests around the world from being destroyed. These are just a few of the things you can do in your work place or at home to help.

Buy recycled toilet paper
Buy recycled paper bags
Buy recycled cardboard
Buy recycled paper and note books
When printing a draft use both sides of the paper
Recycle your paper and cardboard
Place a no junk mail sticker on your letter box
Use newspaper, recycled wrapping paper, a recycled gift box or bag for wrapping gifts
Check the news online rather than buying a newspaper
Try to avoid products with excessive packaging

Styx Presentation Credits

Produced and directed by Richard Denvir and Vanessa Tyrer

Photography by Vanessa Tyrer

"Easily Broken"
Written and performed by Sophie Koh (ABC Music Publishing) www.sophiekoh.com

This campaign is proudly supported by

PLEASE NOTE: Everyone listed donated his or her time and talents freely and without any financial reward. We'd like to thank all those involved and everyone for their contribution. http://www.envirotalk.com.au/Styx/oldgrowth.php [ send green star]

PreserveIronwoodForest(due9/23,aCTION September 16, 2005 4:51 PM

Preserve the Unique Treasures of the Ironwood Forest
http://ga1.org/campaign/ironwood/step1.tcl

The 129,000 acre Ironwood Forest National Monument is but one unit of the 26 million acre National Landscape Conservation System, which recognizes and protects the best of the lands and waters managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This southern Arizona Monument is special for a variety of reasons. Large stands of Ironwoods still thrive in the Monument; the largest trees grow along the bottom of washes and in the early summer the Desert Ironwood bursts into bloom with fragrant lavender-purple and white flowers.

Some Ironwoods live in excess of 800 years, and in their lifetime they support a host of other plants and animals. For example, the old limbs of the tree create tangles of brush which provide protection and shade for rabbits, kangaroo rats, coyotes, kit foxes and a variety of birds and reptiles. Dense canopy provides shelter for nesting white-winged doves and roosting sites for hawks and owls.

The tree provides protection for young saguaro cacti, burrows for tortoises, and protection against sunburn for unique species such as the night blooming cereus. In short, Ironwoods function as oases of fertile and sheltered habitat within a harsh and challenging desert landscape.

**Rugged Mountains, Diverse Wildlife
Besides its unique namesake tree, Ironwood Forest National Monument also includes rugged mountains like the Silver Bells, and possibly the last viable population of desert bighorn sheep indigenous to the Tucson Basin. In addition, the area is historic and potential habitat for the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl, and is home to the lesser long-nosed bat and the desert tortoise, as well as numerous hawks and other wildlife.

**Archaeological Importance
More than 200 sites from the prehistoric Hohokam period (600 BCE to 1450 CE) have been recorded in the area. The archeological artifacts include chipped stone, plain and decorated ceramics and worked shell from the Gulf of California. An unusually large number of petroglyphs have been recorded in the Silverbell Mountains, in addition to a dazzling array of complex pictograph sites. Ruins of an extensive Hohokam village highlight the monument's archeological value.

Three areas within the monument are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Cocoraque Butte Archeological District (considered a traditional cultural place by the Tohono O'odham and Hopi Indian tribes); the Lost Robles Archeological District; and the Mission of Santa Ana del Chiquiburitac (the last mission constructed in Pimeria Alta).

**Facing Unique Challenges
Ironwood Forest National Monument faces unique challenges due to its close proximity to a large urban population -- approximately 25,000 people live within 20 minutes of the monument, plus several hundred thousand living less than an hour away in Tucson. In recent years, the Monument has experienced increasing problems of illegal off-road vehicle use, encroaching development, and the growing effects of cross-border smuggling activity. A wise and well thought out resource management plan is needed to ensure that the area can be enjoyed by future generations while maintaining its unique characteristics.

***You Can Help -- Please Take Action Today!***
Please tell the BLM to provide the highest protection for this very special place. Comments are due by Friday, September 23, 2005. You can send that letter now from http://ga1.org/campaign/ironwood/step1.tcl

If you can, please write your own letter emphasizing your personal experiences or feelings -- that will add greatly to your letter's impact. We've included contact information and a sample letter that includes the essential points.

Contact Information
Linda Marianito
BLM Tucson Field Office
12661 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85748-7208
Email: AZ_IFNM_RMP@blm.gov

For More Information
BLM Planning Bulleting describing the alternatives in detail (PDF; 1.2 Mb)

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August 29, 2005 12:43 AM

Please support the tenacious and courageous Penan people in this fight against irresponsible logging, and insist that Malaysia adopt the world-recognized standards of the Forest Stewardship Council. Otherwise, forest certification will lose consumer confidence, and the world will lose an important strategy for conservation.
http://www.globalresponse.org/gra.php?i=3/05

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August 11, 2005 1:59 PM

http://www.grassmax.com/SaveAmericasForests/InsertAlert.asp More info: http://www.saveamericasforests.org/Care2/Care2v16.htm

CLICK TO WRITE TO YOUR SENATOR

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August 07, 2005 6:45 AM

PROTECT VALLE VIDAL AREA - NEW MEXICO

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Download Forest Service documents at: www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/plans/index.shtml

TALKING POINTS:
"The Vision" for the Valle Vidal that as it is written on page 3 of the Forest Service's Proposed Action, does not reflect my vision for the Valle Vidal. I want to see the Valle Vidal's "unique combination of wild land resources" - habitat, range, fish, wildlife, riparian and watershed resources - "restored and improved" across the board, NOT simply "maintained or sustained."

My vision for the Valle Vidal requires that the Forest Service establish a management framework that incorporates the common sense principle that it is easier to prevent harm to the land than to attempt to repair it later. Preventing devastating impacts, like those of coalbed methane development, is the only way that the Valle Vidal can truly be restored and improved.

The Forest Service should permanently close the entire Valle Vidal to energy leasing and development. The Valle Vidal should be protected for the benefit of sportsmen, ranchers, outfitters and guides, local business, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife enthusiasts, Boy Scouts, future generations, and the public at large.

The Forest Service should put the entire Valle Vidal off limits to oil and gas leasing NOW, in the Forest Plan Amendment stage. They should NOT defer this decision to a future analysis of leasing. If the Forest Service believes this area should be protected, then it has the authority to "say no" now and not waste taxpayer dollars on a leasing analysis.

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August 07, 2005 6:43 AM

TAKE ACTION NOW -- VALLE VIDAL SCOPING COMMENTS

Tell the Forest Service to Protect New Mexico's Valle Vidal: DEADLINE - September 14th
http://www.vallevidal.org/urgent.html

On June 14, 2005, the U.S. Forest Service began a formal process that will ultimately determine whether or not the eastern half of the Valle Vidal will be leased for coalbed methane development. The first step in this process is the preparation of a Forest Plan Amendment to incorporate the Valle Vidal Unit into the Carson National Forest's overall Forest Plan. That Forest Plan Amendment will establish a specific vision for the Valle Vidal, and set out certain "management highlights," and standards and guidelines.

The Carson National Forest is accepting public comments on this Forest Plan Amendment now through September 14, 2005. Speak up today to ensure that the Valle Vidal is not slated for energy development!

WHAT TO DO:
Send your comments to the Forest Service by September 14, 2005, urging the agency to protect the Valle Vidal by closing the entire area to energy leasing and development.

WE HAVE PROVIDED BELOW:
Background Information
Talking Points
A Sample Letter
Key Address Infomation

If at all possible, please write your own, original comments that incorporate the talking points below. Original comments are the most effective way to make your voice heard in this Forest Service planning process. If you cannot write your own comments by the deadline, please use the sample letter. You must provide your name and address for your comments to count.

TO:comments-southwestern-carson@fs.fed.us

SUBJECT:Valle Vidal Forest Plan Amendment

Mr. Martin D. Chavez Jr., Forest Supervisor
Carson National Forest
Attn: Valle Vidal Forest Plan Amendment
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571

Dear Mr. Chavez,

I am writing to comment on the Carson National Forest's Proposed Forest Plan Amendment for the Valle Vidal, or Management Area 21.

The Valle Vidal Unit is a tremendously unique portion of America's public land. As a public landowner and user, I value the Valle Vidal's abundant and broad range of wildlife, the area's clean riparian and water resources, and its vast array of recreational, sporting and agricultural opportunities.

(Try to provide a description and personal example of what you value about the Valle Vidal, or if you have not yet been there, the opportunities it affords to you as a public land user. This can be an example of wildlife viewing or hunting, or any other recreational, agricultural, educational or ecological that is present in the Valle Vidal.)

The Forest Service's Proposed Action outlines a vision for the Valle Vidal that includes maintaining and sustaining the Valle Vidal's array of natural and recreational resources. I strongly encourage the Forest Service to raise the expectation for itself as it seeks to successfully manage this ecosystem. The Valle Vidal's habitat, range, fish, wildlife, riparian and watershed resources must not simply be maintained or sustained, they must be restored and improved across the board. Furthermore, to restore and improve the Valle Vidal to meet this vision, the Forest Service should establish an Adaptive Ecosystem Management framework that, at its heart, reflects the common sense principle that it is easier to prevent harm to the land than to attempt to repair it later.

Critically, in order to restore and improve the Valle Vidal's resources the Forest Service must close the entire Valle Vidal unit to energy leasing and development now. I urge you not defer this decision to a future leasing analysis. The air, water, and soil impacts of energy leasing and development is clearly incompatible with the many uses of the Valle Vidal and will severely limit our public land managers ability to restore and improve the Valle Vidal resources.

Your Name
Your Address

1. BY REGULAR MAIL, Send Your Comments To:
Carson National Forest
Attn: Valle Vidal Forest Plan Amendment
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571
2. BY EMAIL, Send Your Comments To:
comments-southwestern-carson@fs.fed.us
("Valle Vidal Forest Plan Amendment" must be in the subject line.)

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August 02, 2005 10:20 AM

Save Amazon & OtherRainforests!!

Please disregard the deadline dates. There are times the petition creators do not know how to correct the date after the creation. I have come across numerous petitions in the last weeks. Here is your chance to explore all. If you have signed one or more, please disregard them. Suzanne

(1) Let's save the Amazon Rainforest, and the people of the Amazon http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/127728111?ltl=1119724543

Target: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva President Government of Brasil
Sponsor: Simon Wood

SIGNATURES: 1,689
GOAL: 100,000

Let's save the Amazon Rainforest, and the people of the Amazon

In the last year there has been a 40 percent increase in deforestation in Brazil. (Para state is responsible for one third of the total Amazon deforestation.)
http://www.petitiononline.com/saverain/petition.html

I don't send these out very often, but this is really urgent for all of us to take action simply by signing the petition. Read Dr. Mike McElroy's summary. If you agree, please sign the petition and pass it on immediately. Tme is of the essence:

The Brazilian congress is now voting on a project that will reduce the Amazon forest to 50% of its size!!! As you know, 50% of all living species of plants, animals and microbes live on 5% of the earth's lands - the rain forests. The Amazon Forest is one of the largest in the world.

(3) Save The Rainforests! http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/889206363?ltl=1119727373
Target: Kofi Anaan & World Leaders
Sponsor: Mark Naughton

SIGNATURES: 2,862
GOAL: 1,000,000

Save The Rainforests!
We are all aware of the environmental changes happening around the world at the moment, with changing weather patterns occurring more so now than in the last twenty years. These changes are the result of Global Warming which has accelerated due to an increasing reliance on fossil fuels and the destruction of the Great Rainforests of the World.

(4) A Request to Stop the Destruction of the Rainforests http://www.petitiononline.com/str001/petition.html

To: Kofi Anaan & World Leaders
We are all aware of the environmental changes happening around the world at the moment, with changing weather patterns occurring more so now than in the last twenty years. These changes are the result of Global Warming which has accelerated due to an increasing reliance on fossil fuels and the destruction of the Great Rainforests of the World.

(5) A Campaign to save the Rainforests 202 Signatures http://gopetition.com/info.php?petid=1308

We, the undersigned, are actively coming together as one voice in order to show the few that the many care about our home planet, and in caring for our environment we demand that the saving of the Rainforests be of the utmost importance. Our reasons being that without the protection of the lungs of the Earth, OUR PLANET WILL NOT SURVIVE.

(6) Our Junior Petition (Saving Rainforest) http://www.saveourearth.co.uk/soe_kids.htm#kpet

As the Earth's future generations, you can help too! We are starting a junior and teenager petition so you can voice your concerns about the Rainforests. Its your future that we are trying to save, so make your voice heard and sign the petition below!

Ready to sign? Then just fill in your name, school and country. Make sure you get permission from a parent or guardian to enter your details. All details will be kept confidential.

(7)Speak out to permanently protect Chile's coastal rainforest
http://www.savebiogems.org/watchlist/takeaction.asp?camp=17&step=2&item=1467

(8)Protect the Great Bear Rainforest
http://www.savebiogems.org/watchlist/takeaction.asp?camp=24&step=2&item=453

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HELP PROTECT CANADA'S BOREAL FOREST August 01, 2005 10:47 PM

Work Some Magic for Canada's Boreal Forest http://action.nwf.org/campaign/gogreen20050617?source=action_index

Vast stretches of Canada's boreal forest are undisturbed by development, but they are not quiet. Every spring, they ring with the song of billions of birds. Thirty percent of North America's songbirds and 40 percent of its waterfowl migrate to the boreal to rear their young. They come here because the forest offers wilderness on a grand scale: here they find vast woods in which to build nests. Woodpeckers build theirs in burned snags. Cape May warblers like the dark crowns of mature spruce trees. Yellow warblers, on the other hand, prefer bright green saplings and leafy bushes. They and almost 230 other species of land birds find what they need in the boreal forest.

NRDC has joined other environmental groups and indigenous communities in an urgent campaign to save this pristine forest region. Staving off industrial development may hang on an ambitious proposal that would create a United Nations World Heritage Site within the heart of the boreal. Encompassing 10.6 million acres in Manitoba and Ontario, the site would include two provincial parks in addition to the traditional territories of involved First Nations. The Canadian government, and more recently the Manitoba government, have endorsed this visionary proposal, but in the meantime the Manitoba government is delaying protection for traditional First Nations territories within the boreal. Without this protection, the proposed World Heritage Site may be sacrificed before conservation planning can be completed.

Canada’s Boreal Forest http://www.savebiogems.org/boreal/
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Save the Catskill Forest Preserve http://www.savebiogems.org/watchlist/takeaction.asp?camp=104&step=2&item=52652

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