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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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We signed the “Demand Real Protection for Giant Sequoia National Monument” petition!
# 36,400:
2:29 pm PDT, May 15,
Beth Julian, Pennsylvania
# 36,399:
11:26 am PDT, May 15,
Amber Gallegos, Hawaii
# 36,398:
5:44 am PDT, May 15,
Ingrid Eiserbeck, Germany
# 36,397:
5:43 am PDT, May 15,
Klaus Eiserbeck, Germany
# 36,396:
8:40 pm PDT, May 14,
Shannon Riggs, California
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8:23 pm PDT, May 14,
Cynthia Castaldo, New York
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7:37 pm PDT, May 14,
Hanna Hyland, Canada
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12:16 pm PDT, May 14,
Claudia Wiehler, Germany
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9:27 am PDT, May 14,
Kama Ryane, North Carolina
# 36,391:
10:08 pm PDT, May 13,
Teresa Bradley, Michigan
# 36,390:
6:40 pm PDT, May 13,
Helen B. Decker, California
the Giant Sequoia National Monument is a national treasure and needs real, comprehensive protection for all time. The timber industry can and does use trees grown in a sustainable and ecologically friendly manner. I know, because my nephew has a tree farm. The desire of some proponents of the industry to destroy our sequoias is based on rapacious greed, and is not in the best interests of this county or of the majority of its citizenry.
the Giant Sequoia National Monument is a national treasure and needs real, comprehensive protection for all time. The timber industry can and does use trees grown in a sustainable and ecologically friendly manner. I know, because my nephew has a tree farm. The desire of some proponents of the industry to destroy our sequoias is based on rapacious greed, and is not in the best interests of this county or of the majority of its citizenry.
# 36,389:
2:07 pm PDT, May 13,
Jaron Tenzin Dawa Montemayor, Missouri
# 36,388:
11:20 am PDT, May 13,
Marjorie Miller, Georgia
# 36,387:
8:52 am PDT, May 13,
Mary Lemire, Ohio
We cannot leave such natural beauty unprotected. If distroyed there is no way to replace these awe inspiring trees.
We cannot leave such natural beauty unprotected. If distroyed there is no way to replace these awe inspiring trees.
# 36,386:
8:31 am PDT, May 13,
Iris Chynoweth, California
# 36,385:
4:10 am PDT, May 13,
Maida Robarge, Connecticut
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3:24 am PDT, May 13,
Jeanne Lavelle, Virginia
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12:15 am PDT, May 13,
Geertruida Welgraven, Spain
# 36,382:
6:41 pm PDT, May 12,
Kelly Moyer, Nebraska
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12:43 pm PDT, May 12,
Richard & Evelyn Schumacher, California
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8:59 am PDT, May 12,
Tina Trahan, California
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7:22 am PDT, May 12,
Jacquie Ruddy, Canada
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7:15 am PDT, May 12,
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# 36,377:
11:51 pm PDT, May 11,
Radha McAlpine, Florida
# 36,376:
12:32 pm PDT, May 11,
Robin Jess, Washington
# 36,375:
10:54 am PDT, May 11,
Name not displayed, California
You have the power to save these historic trees so your children and grandchildren can enjoy them and know that YOU made the difference to keep them safe from loggers that would just cut them down to make furniture. What would your children say to you if they knew that you had the power to protect them and did nothing? Think about the legacy you are leaving your children and their children, in the end that is all you have for your future family to remember you by...what did you do in your life, what difference did you make. Protect these trees and let your kids know YOU did it. That is something to be proud of.
You have the power to save these historic trees so your children and grandchildren can enjoy them and know that YOU made the difference to keep them safe from loggers that would just cut them down to make furniture. What would your children say to you if they knew that you had the power to protect them and did nothing? Think about the legacy you are leaving your children and their children, in the end that is all you have for your future family to remember you by...what did you do in your life, what difference did you make. Protect these trees and let your kids know YOU did it. That is something to be proud of.
# 36,374:
9:38 am PDT, May 11,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 36,373:
9:13 am PDT, May 11,
Aaeron Robb, Maryland
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9:01 am PDT, May 11,
Morel Adriana, Romania
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4:18 am PDT, May 11,
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# 36,370:
12:56 am PDT, May 11,
Patricia Hrycyszyn, California
# 36,369:
11:48 pm PDT, May 10,
Sheri Langley, Oregon
# 36,368:
11:47 am PDT, May 10,
Monica Caldwell, Nevada
Trees are important to our eco system. These are the longest living trees! Think of how long it will take to replace them if we cut them down?!
Trees are important to our eco system. These are the longest living trees! Think of how long it will take to replace them if we cut them down?!
# 36,367:
10:15 am PDT, May 10,
Clyde Crandall, Massachusetts
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7:12 am PDT, May 10,
Becky Wagar, Canada
Please help protect this beautiful place in our world. Not many are left for our children!
Please help protect this beautiful place in our world. Not many are left for our children!
# 36,365:
2:44 am PDT, May 10,
Irena Cale, California
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1:54 am PDT, May 10,
Danielle Stigh, Sweden
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8:17 pm PDT, May 9,
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2:20 pm PDT, May 9,
Pamela Dalton, Arizona
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1:17 pm PDT, May 9,
Kristina Curry, Ohio
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8:05 am PDT, May 9,
Virginia Papa, Italy
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10:00 pm PDT, May 8,
Mariss Lane, Canada
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Susan Lesko, Pennsylvania
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9:10 am PDT, May 8,
Jennifer Yuson, North Carolina
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12:20 am PDT, May 8,
Nicholas Schafer, California
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4:01 pm PDT, May 7,
Bethany Rigles, Washington
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4:00 pm PDT, May 7,
Lexie Samuelsen, Utah
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11:42 am PDT, May 7,
Brandon Gibbons, Canada
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10:25 am PDT, May 7,
Kathy Holt, Illinois
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5:11 am PDT, May 7,
Bogdan Kovacev, Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of