Bron Taylor discusses the publication of the journal Earth First! under Dave Foreman’s direction, and the controversies surrounding the movement in its first decade, from 1980 to 1990.
Bron Taylor provides insight into the Earth First! movement, through the second decade of publication of its journal (1990 to 2000), as well as offshoot publications such as Live Wild or Die!, ALARM, and Wild Earth.
Bron Taylor chronicles the trajectories and shift in attitudes in the American radical environmentalist movement in the 21st century.
Bron Taylor compiles a selected bibliography on literature connected to the history of radical environmental movements in the United States.
This introductory guide to the Earth First! movement was produced by The Earth First! Journal as a service for Earth First! local groups. It includes the purpose and definition of Earth First!, their philosophy, gatherings, an EF! International section, and EF! projects. This edition focuses on extinction and prevention of wildlife destruction. It contains a guide to direct action by Edward Abbey and a guide for forming Earth First! groups.
This 1988 newsletter was created by the Earth First! Redwood Action Team. It includes updates on court hearings and lawsuits, preservation proposals, and a call to action.
Wrenched captures the passing of the monkey wrench from the pioneers of eco-activism to the new generation who carries Edward Abbey’s legacy into the 21st century. The fight continues to bring awareness to the need for protection of the last bastion of the American wilderness - the spirit of the West.
This issue of Forest Voice, a publication of the Native Forest Council, showcases the work of the NFC, of other activist groups, and of citizens to investigate legal action on forest plans. It focuses on Congress efforts to sneak unlimited “salvage” logging past the law and the people. Victor Rozek draws a connection between inflammatory rhetoric and violence. In his column, Howie Wolke reflects on the large-scale grassroots “uprising” as a strategy for conservation groups dealing with politicians.
A 1996 primer by the Native Forest Council introduces the dire situation of America’s national forests, its origins, and explains why it continues. It introduces the National Forest Protection Acts draft legislation and suggests concrete ideas for what citizens and activists can do to stem deforestation.
This issue of Forest Voice, a publication of the Native Forest Council, provides an annual report, outlines its goals, and highlights its successes in advancing a Zero-Cut policy on public lands, even resulting in support from a majority of Sierra Club members. Bill Willers address timber industry influence on U.S. public schools. A feature article spotlights a referendum to limit clearcutting in Maine.
