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Demand Real Protection for Giant Sequoia National Monument
Target: US Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid; Speaker of the House, Nancy PelosiSponsored by: Sierra Club
The Giant Sequoia trees of California are the largest living trees in the world ... some are as ancient as 3,400 years old, with a diameter of greater than 35 feet and the height of a 25-story building.
Giant Sequoias are among the oldest living trees on the planet. Many took root long before our great, great grandparents were born, and will live to see our great, great grandchildren -- if we don't allow the timber industry to destroy them first.
The Giant Sequoias were here before our nation was founded, quietly witnessing the evolution of our society. Now our "progress" is the greatest threat to their continued survival.
Sign the petition today to urge US leaders to bring real protection to the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Giant Sequoias are among the oldest living trees on the planet. Many took root long before our great, great grandparents were born, and will live to see our great, great grandchildren -- if we don't allow the timber industry to destroy them first.
The Giant Sequoias were here before our nation was founded, quietly witnessing the evolution of our society. Now our "progress" is the greatest threat to their continued survival.
Sign the petition today to urge US leaders to bring real protection to the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
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# 36,300:
8:19 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Zoe Van Nostrand, Georgia
Things that have stood the test of time, deserve to survive for longer. The past cannot be repeated, so keep these monumental memento's of history safe!
Things that have stood the test of time, deserve to survive for longer. The past cannot be repeated, so keep these monumental memento's of history safe!
# 36,299:
5:05 pm PDT, Apr 30,
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4:20 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Amy Minckler, Michigan
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3:36 pm PDT, Apr 30,
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2:01 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Lori Korunka, Illinois
please save the trees, they have been here for ever and they are beautiful why do we constantly destroy beautiful things in this world isnt nothing sacred.
please save the trees, they have been here for ever and they are beautiful why do we constantly destroy beautiful things in this world isnt nothing sacred.
# 36,295:
12:37 pm PDT, Apr 30,
KS Graffmo, Sweden
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11:58 am PDT, Apr 30,
Annie Frazee, Michigan
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5:40 am PDT, Apr 30,
Tanya Berube, North Carolina
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4:06 am PDT, Apr 30,
Catarina Almeida, Portugal
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12:23 am PDT, Apr 30,
M. Sharp, Arkansas
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7:45 pm PDT, Apr 29,
Joann Gochnour, Maryland
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7:09 pm PDT, Apr 29,
Samantha Trosky, Illinois
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# 36,288:
5:26 pm PDT, Apr 29,
Betty Hess-Pierce, California
# 36,287:
12:27 pm PDT, Apr 29,
Deborah Richardson, Washington
Please save these beautiful giants from their demise. There are plenty of resources that can be recycled and used again instead of tearing down these trees that have been around for hundreds of years. These cannot be replaced in our lifetime and are in need of strict protection from people who's only priority is to make millions in profit.
Please save these beautiful giants from their demise. There are plenty of resources that can be recycled and used again instead of tearing down these trees that have been around for hundreds of years. These cannot be replaced in our lifetime and are in need of strict protection from people who's only priority is to make millions in profit.
# 36,286:
11:42 am PDT, Apr 29,
Kathleen Seret, Ireland
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11:18 am PDT, Apr 29,
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# 36,284:
10:16 am PDT, Apr 29,
Deborah Blackstone, Kentucky
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9:55 am PDT, Apr 29,
Sean Gee, Washington D.C.
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7:47 am PDT, Apr 29,
Felicita Villafane, Puerto Rico
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7:44 am PDT, Apr 29,
Eydie Young, Mississippi
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6:35 am PDT, Apr 29,
Theresa Graff, Alabama
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2:54 am PDT, Apr 29,
Wynn M Chapman, France
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12:03 am PDT, Apr 29,
Ryan Bollman, Washington
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11:21 pm PDT, Apr 28,
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11:10 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Linda X Martinez, California
Once done can never be undone. Think about it and please protect our Giant Sequoia's. Let this generation of babyboomers do something positive for our Planet. |
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10:51 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Roy Harper, Virginia
Some things are worth saving for future generations to enjoy as well as the present generation. The Great Sequoia National Monument surely is well worth saving for this and future generations of Americans to enjoy. Speaker Pelosi and Senator Reid, I ask you to exercise all the power at your disposal to protect this resource for this and future generations to enjoy. |
# 36,274:
10:49 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Carmel Standen, Australia
# 36,273:
10:45 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Derek Be, California
# 36,272:
10:43 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Astylian Bouhoutsos, Greece
# 36,271:
10:30 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Deby Murphy, Ohio
We need to protect----not destroy the Giant Sequoia----they are one of the greatest wonders of OUR EARTH!
We need to protect----not destroy the Giant Sequoia----they are one of the greatest wonders of OUR EARTH!
# 36,270:
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10:29 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Firelei Perla, Florida
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# 36,269:
10:11 pm PDT, Apr 28,
J. Heany, Pennsylvania
These monumental, visually stunning trees are gorgeous, long-living pieces of nature that should NEVER be touched by greedy logging companies and their supporters as they are a great monument and a necessary portion of balance in Mother Nature. I ask that you please protect them so many generations beyond this one can explore the wonder and beauty of these great trees that have already flourished for decades, centuries and more. I think it would be in the best interests of these giant monumental landmarks if the National Park Service would be given control over them so the timber industry could be held at bay. I hope that you will make a decision based on what is best for the land and Mother Nature, and NOT the timber companies.
These monumental, visually stunning trees are gorgeous, long-living pieces of nature that should NEVER be touched by greedy logging companies and their supporters as they are a great monument and a necessary portion of balance in Mother Nature. I ask that you please protect them so many generations beyond this one can explore the wonder and beauty of these great trees that have already flourished for decades, centuries and more. I think it would be in the best interests of these giant monumental landmarks if the National Park Service would be given control over them so the timber industry could be held at bay. I hope that you will make a decision based on what is best for the land and Mother Nature, and NOT the timber companies.
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9:48 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Karlie Lewis, Arizona
Is there anything else that needs to be said except this: Do you have any idea how long it takes to grow trees? |
# 36,267:
9:43 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Holly Tan, Illinois
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9:42 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Jens Opgenoorth, Germany
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9:38 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Caroline Van Bakel-Edminster, California
# 36,264:
9:26 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Linda Benson, Illinois
# 36,263:
9:26 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Cheryl Malone, Illinois
I ask that you use your power to transfer the management of the Giant Sequoia National Monument to the National Park Service, where it will be better protected from the timber industry's relentless attacks.
I ask that you use your power to transfer the management of the Giant Sequoia National Monument to the National Park Service, where it will be better protected from the timber industry's relentless attacks.
# 36,262:
8:42 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Megan Schroeder, Missouri
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8:22 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Teresa Evans, Canada
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8:15 pm PDT, Apr 28,
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# 36,259:
8:05 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Robin Jordan, North Carolina
To: US Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid; Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi I urge you, as a leader in Congress, to finally bring real protection to the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Proposals for commercial logging in the Monument are in strict violation of the Presidential Proclamation that established this special place and now is the time to insist on real protection. In addition, I ask that you use your power to transfer the management of the Giant Sequoia National Monument to the National Park Service, where it will be better protected from the timber industry's relentless attacks. Sincerely, Robin Jordan
To: US Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid; Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi I urge you, as a leader in Congress, to finally bring real protection to the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Proposals for commercial logging in the Monument are in strict violation of the Presidential Proclamation that established this special place and now is the time to insist on real protection. In addition, I ask that you use your power to transfer the management of the Giant Sequoia National Monument to the National Park Service, where it will be better protected from the timber industry's relentless attacks. Sincerely, Robin Jordan
# 36,258:
7:58 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Branden Fonovic, Canada
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7:48 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Jimmy Banks, North Carolina
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7:45 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Elizabeth Logan, Connecticut
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7:33 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Adina Thompson, California
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7:27 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Karen Hendrie, New York
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7:17 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Elizabeth Wheelock, Missouri
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7:14 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Valerie Kennison, Idaho