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Tree-Sitter Protests Timber Sale Amid Environmental Concerns

5/24/2025

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A determined tree-sitter clings to a branch 80 feet high, protesting a timber sale in the Elwha River watershed. Despite a judge's ruling allowing the operation to proceed, tensions rise as the Washington Department of Natural Resources insists the sale supports public schools. Meanwhile, environmental advocates warn it jeopardizes fragile ecosystems and hinders vital restoration efforts near Port Angeles.

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Story summary

A determined tree-sitter clings to a branch 80 feet high, protesting a timber sale in the Elwha River watershed. Despite a judge's ruling allowing the operation to proceed, tensions rise as the Washington Department of Natural Resources insists the sale supports public schools. Meanwhile, environmental advocates warn it jeopardizes fragile ecosystems and hinders vital restoration efforts near Port Angeles.