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Forest Reform Rally brochure & registration form
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The Eleventh Annual National Forest Reform Rally
Superior National Forest, MN
September 11-14, 1997
REGISTER TODAY!!!
The 11th Annual Forest Reform Rally will be held September 11-14, 1997 at
beautiful Camp du Nord on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Wilderness in Superior National Forest. This gorgeous northwoods site is
about 14 miles from Ely, Minnesota and has beautiful cabins and camping
areas. The Rally is hosted by Superior Wilderness Action Network (SWAN)
and Forest Reform Network.
A big thank you to our co-sponsors Biodiversity Legal Foundation,
Minnesota Ecosys. Recovery Project, Central Appal. Biodiversity Project,
Tom Church (individual), Native Forest Council, Public Forestry
Foundation, Western Ancient Forest Campaign, Native Forest Network,
Anonymous, Appal. Science in the Public Interest, NW Ecosystem Alliance,
Green Mt. Forest Watch, Lake Superior Greens, Gila Watch, Friends of
Bound. Waters Wilderness, Great Lakes United, Earth Island Institute,
Sierra Club North Star Chapter, S. Appal. Highlands Ecoreg. Task Force,
GREEN, Newton County Wildlife Association co-sponsors are still very
much welcomed!!
And a big thank you to the Foundation for Ecology and Development and to
the George Gund Foundation for providing generous grant support for the
Rally!
The nearest major airports are Hibbing, about 80 miles southwest and
Duluth, about 100 miles south. Car rental agencies are available at both
airports. Shuttle service to the Rally may be offered from Duluth and
Hibbing at cost (roundtrip - Thurs & Sun afternoons)- if you desire this
shuttle, please call, fax or e-mail SWAN with your travel arrangements no
later than September 1. Ely is located about 260 miles north of
Minneapolis, MN. Numerous car rental agencies are available adjacent to
the MPLS airport.
The Forest Reform Rally provides an opportunity every year to draw
together forest activists from around the country to learn and strategize
in order to gain strength and momentum in our defense of our forests. It
is also a wonderful place to meet one another, share successes, renew your
spirit, have a fantastic massage, eat great vegetarian meals, and enjoy
good music. The schedule for this year's Rally will feature nationally
known speakers and include sessions for activists of all levels of
experience. The agenda addresses threats to our forests and offers panels
to discuss forest protection solutions, training sessions to develop
leadership and organizational capacity, workshops on forest-related
issues, field trips that highlight native ecosystems, and strategy
sessions between regional activists to coordinate efforts to protect the
native biodiversity of our nation's forests.
A special highlight of this year's rally will be the opportunity to
venture into the BWCAW, the largest wilderness east of the Rockies, at one
of the most enjoyable times of the year. There are many outfitters in the
area to assist you.
About Camp du Nord
Unique in its geographic location in the Superior-Quetico wilderness
country, Camp du Nord is situated on Burntside Lake, the location of
Sigurd Olson's "Listening Pointe", about 14 miles north of Ely, MN. Many
miles of hiking trails start right out du Nord's back door, literally.
Authentic lakeside Finnish saunas and swimming beach.
Housekeeping cabins - Large, beautiful cabins offered in a variety of
configurations, sleeping from 4 to 16 in double or triple occupancy
bedrooms. All have kitchens, water, electricity; some have indoor
bathrooms or fireplaces/woodstoves; centrally located modern toilet and
shower facilities.
Sleeping cabins - comfortable northwoods cabins with single beds in double
occupancy bedrooms, electricity and a small refrigerator. Centrally
located modern toilet and shower facility.
Cabin tents - have one double bed and bunks for a total of six people.
Pots, pans, dishes and utensils are provided but not stoves or lanterns.
Picnic table, fire ring, nearby refrigerator/freezer storage. Centrally
located water, modern toilet and shower facility.
Tentsites - Can accommodate one large or two small tents. Auto sites for
pop-ups are available. No hook-ups. Picnic table, fire ring, nearby
refrigerator/freezer storage. Centrally located water, modern toilet and
shower facility.
General Information
Rally Scholarships - Thanks to the George Gund Foundation, a limited
number of scholarships are available to help activists in the Great Lakes
region attend the Forest Reform Rally. Call SWAN at 612/646-6277 to
receive an application. Completed applications are due by August 11, 1997
and applicants will be notified by August 22.
BWCAW Wilderness Trips - Folks are encouraged to plan a pre- or post-rally
trip into the BWCAW. Plan early while permit availability is still good.
Area outfitters to call for maps, route assist or outfitting are: Piragis
Outfitting (Ely area) 800/223-6565, Sawbill Outfitters (Eastern area)
218/387-1360, Hungry Jack (Gunflint Trail area) 800/648-2922. Please call
SWAN with any questions or for further assistance.
Sunday night stay - Consider staying over Sunday night to take advantage
of Camp du Nord's offerings or to prepare for a wilderness trip into the
BWCAW. See registration form for more info.
Topic tables and Rally headquarters - Tables and bulletin boards will be
available at Rally headquarters to disseminate info and provide updates by
region. Books may be offered for sale, but please do not bring other
merchandise, large exhibits or displays.
Other info - Pets are not permitted at Camp du Nord. Bring your own
camping gear if staying in a tentsite and your own bedding (sleeping bag)
and towels if staying in a cabin - some sleeping bags may be available
on-site to rent for a small fee (please indicate your desire to rent bags
on the registration form). An on-site massage therapist will be available.
A sister event, the Great Lakes Bioregional Congress, will be held
concurrently at neighboring Camp Widjiwagen and we'll be co-offering
agendas.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - Registration is limited so register early!.
You may direct inquiries to: Laurie Fenner at SWAN, Phone 612/646-6277,
Fax 612/647-4400, e-mail fenner@pioneerplanet.infi.net
Forest Reform Rally Registration
please print
Name
Organization
Address
Phone Fax
E-mail
Registration fee
Early Registration (by 8/28) $35 per person
Late Registration (8/29-9/10) $45 per person
Lodging* & Meals**
Rally Packages: 3 nights lodging and 9 meals
#1 Housekeeping cabin $150 per person
#2 Sleeping cabin $135 per person
#3 Cabin Tent $105 per person
#4 Tentsite $ 90 per person
Non-package rates:
Housekeeping cabin $ 32 night/person
Sleeping cabin $ 25 night/person
Cabin tent $ 10 night/person
Tentsite $ 5 night/person
Meals** B = $7, L = $9, D = $11
Sunday night stayover pkg = extra night + 3
meals (D, B, L) = $40/person
* Bring your own sleeping bag or bedding ** Vegetarian/vegan
meal selections
Specify which non-package meals & lodging are needed:
Special Requests (i.e. lodging with another group, etc.)
Other info: ___ night owl ___ early bird
Lodging, camping and meals are limited - while every attempt will be made
to fulfill your specific requests, on-site lodging is filled as paid
registrations are received.
Make checks payable to SWAN/Rally and mail this form to:
SWAN, 2052 Carroll Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104.
Please register by August 28. Registration is limited.
No pets allowed at Camp du Nord
Reduced rate for children - please inquire. Cooperative childcare
available if enough interest - please call Laurie at 612/646-6277 if
interested. See inside for camp description and travel information.
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Tentative Forest Reform Rally Agenda (subject to change)
Thursday, September 11 (registration 10 am - 10 pm)
Noon - 5:00 pm Settle in, wilderness orientation, possible flyovers,
hiking, canoeing, regional information exchange sessions
7:00 - 9:00 pm Whole group session: Welcome, opening speakers, group
introductions
9:30 pm Bonfire, informal music, socializing
Friday, September 12
8:00 - 8:45 am Whole group session: Congressional Crisis-The BWCAW
9:00 - noon Field trip: selection management site visit and Kawishiwa
Pines old-growth forest hike
1:30 - 3:30 pm Seminars, panels & workshops: Legal tools-Commenting,
Appeals, Litigation; Wise Use; MN White Pine; Black Bear Habitat Hike;
Reforming Private Forest Practices; Protecting State & Local Forests;
Certification
3:30 - 4:15 pm Whole group session: Together We Shall Obtain Reform
4:15 - 5:30 pm Whole group session: Current Legislation - panel
7:00 - 9:30 pm Whole group session: Evening speakers and regional success
stories
9:30 pm Music and socializing
Saturday, September 13
8:30 - 9:45 am Whole group session: Forest Plans-What is Our National
Strategy? ; Canada overview
10:00 - 11:15 am Seminars, panels & workshops: ESA & Habitat
Conservation Plans; Corporate Accountability and Corporate Charter Reform;
Minnesota Biosphere Recovery Project; Bioregionalism
12:45 - 2:00 pm Seminars, panels & workshops: Organizing to Protect Public
Lands; Wolf Recovery & Habitat Hike; Fire Ecology & Prescribed Burning;
Roads/RAREs; Ecofeminism
2:15 - 3:30 pm Seminars, panels & workshops: USFS Accountability/Ethics;
Scientific Tools for Forest Defenders; Pulp, Paper & Chip Mills;
Consumption Reduction/Alternatives; Selection Management
3:30 - 6:30 Break - Networking, hiking, canoeing, possible flyovers,
dinner, etc.
6:45 - 9:00 pm Whole group session: Evening speakers
9:00 pm Music and socializing
Sunday, September 14
8:45 am Peace Pointe chapel service
9:30 - 10:30 am Whole group session: Organizing & Strategizing
10:45 - noon Breakout strategy sessions: Media, Forest Monitoring,
Forest Plans, Direct Action, Regional Plans; others
Noon Closing and lunch
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