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What is the'Timber Wars'podcast?

The "Timber Wars" podcast tells the story of how this conflict reshaped the Northwest and the nation as a whole, in ways we're dealing with still. Coming this summer from Oregon Public Broadcasting. Subscribe now. It's the 1990s in the Pacific Northwest. A march of chainsaws clear-cuts the country's last available ancient forests.

What is Timber Wars about?

Timber Wars It's the 1990s in the Pacific Northwest. A march of chainsaws clear-cuts the country's last available ancient forests. Protesters bury themselves in front of bulldozers and spend months sitting in the tallest trees in the world.

Where can I find episodes of “Timber Wars”?

Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR One app and at opb.org. “Timber Wars“ tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a small group of activists and scientists turned the fight over ancient trees and a bird that no one had heard about into one of the biggest environmental conflicts of the 20th century.

What happened on March 31 1989 in Timber Wars?

Protesters arrested on March 31, 1989 during forest protests on the Willamette National Forest east of Salem. ‘Timber Wars’ episode 1: The last stand Your browser does not support the audio element.

How long is the Timber Wars podcast?

To accompany OPB’s new “Timber Wars” podcast, we’re launching a limited-edition, seven-week newsletter that will take you through the history of this epic battle — and explore the ways it’s playing out still — in stories, images, videos and more.

Who is the host of the Timber Wars?

Reporter Tony Schick and "Timber Wars" host Aaron Scott discuss OPB's private forestry investigation with ProPublica and The Oregonian.

What triggered the return to the barricades in the Timber Wars?

A congressional push to bring back logging triggered a return to the barricades in the Timber Wars.

What was the Northwest torn apart by?

Thirty years ago, the Northwest was torn apart in a fight over trees, owls and the meaning of the natural world. “Timber Wars” looks at the history and consequences of this conflict. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the NPR One app.

What is the bird in Timber Wars?

If you’ve been enjoying Timber Wars, there’s a new show you should check out. It’s about a weird and wonderful bird: the greater sage-grouse. You’ll find these creatures in wide open sagebrush …

What happened before the Northwest Forest Plan?

Before the Northwest Forest Plan had a chance to succeed, Congress seized upon the threat of wildfires to create a loophole and throw the plan out the window. With old growth once again b…

What bird was the most controversial in the 1990s?

Protesters bury themselves in front of bulldozers and spend months sitting in the tallest trees in the world. And at the center, the northern spotted owl becomes the most controversial bird in the country. The "Timber Wars" podcast tells the story of how this conflict reshaped the Northwest and the nation as a whole, and transformed the way we see—and fight over—the natural world.

Where did the best timber cutters come from?

99% of the timber cutters did. There was that one or two percent that were just there for the buck. Some of the best timber cutters came out of the Detroit Canyon.

What is the North Roaring Devil?

The US Forest Service makes up names for the various timber sales. The trees Stephan was cutting were part of the sale called the North Roaring Devil and it was controversial. That’s a lot of why he was riding into those woods by snowmobile.

What does chainsaw justice mean?

Chainsaw justice meaning the loggers chainsaws got to be judge, jury, and executioner. The protestors stayed up all night, dragging fallen logs and rocks from the forest, and piling them on the road, anything that would slow down the logging trucks and snowmobiles come morning.

How many protestors were there at the sandbox?

Logging crews arrived at 5:30 this morning to find 30 protestors who sealed off the entrance to the site.

When did loggers and environmental activists face off over the future of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest?

In the 1980s and ’90s , loggers and environmental activists faced off over the future of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Reveal partners with the podcast series Timber Wars from Oregon Public Broadcasting. Reporter Aaron Scott explores that definitive moment in the history of the land – and the consequences that reverberate today.

Who was Stephan's boss?

Jim Morgan was Stephan’s boss at one of the biggest timber companies in the Canyon and he said, “I need 10 men.”

Who produces Reveal transcripts?

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Who is the host of the Timber Wars podcast?

Hosted and produced by OPB’s Aaron Scott in collaboration with 30 Minutes West (“ Bundyville ,” “Outside Podcast”) and with original music by the singer-songwriter Laura Gibson, “Timber Wars” is a seven-part podcast series from Oregon Public Broadcasting. Episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR One app and at opb.org.

How many episodes are there in the Timber Wars podcast?

OPB’s seven-episode podcast “Timber Wars” tells the story of how a small group of activists and scientists turned a fight over ancient trees and the spotted owl into one of the biggest environmental conflicts of the 20th century, and in the process redefined the very way we see—and fight over—the natural world.

What happened before the Northwest Forest Plan?

Before the Northwest Forest Plan had a chance to succeed, Congress seized upon the threat of wildfires to create a loophole and throw the plan out the window. With old growth once again being logged, the fight to defend it grew both more mainstream and more violent, seeding the tactics for conflicts to come.

What episode of Timber Wars did the Northwest Forest Plan take place?

Episode 5 : The plan. The Timber Wars grew so hot that one of President Clinton’s first acts in office was to fly half his cabinet to Portland to resolve the conflict. The result was the Northwest Forest Plan, the most sweeping conservation plan in U.S. history.

Is Mill City a timber town?

Mill City was one of dozens of flourishing timber towns, where a job in the woods or at the local sawmill could support a good life. But protests and court cases upended that, leaving locals to ask: are owls more endangered than loggers?

Who produced 30 minutes west?

Produced by Aaron Scott and Peter Frick-Wright and Robbie Carver of 30 Minutes West

Is OPB a podcast?

In addition to the podcast, OPB is releasing an accompanying e-newsletter series that combines the podcast with further OPB reporting to take readers through the history of this epic battle — and explore s the ways it’s playing out still — in stories, images, videos and more.

When did the timber wars start?

It’s impossible to pin down exactly when the timber wars started, because they had a different beginning for everyone involved. For Stephan, it was in 1989 in these forests, at a timber sale called The North Roaring Devil.

What is the bird called in Timber Wars?

It’s about how the fight over old growth forests and a bird called the northern spotted owl, help turn environmental conflicts into culture wars, wars that continue to shape the debate over how we manage our forests today. Reporter Aaron Scott starts the story with a protest that became known as the Easter Massacre.

Why did the timber industry pin most of it on the spotted owl and environmentalists?

The timber industry was able to pin most of it on the spotted owl and environmentalists, because the owl did hurt the industry. After the government came up with a plan to protect the spotted owl and other old-growth-dependent species, logging in federal forests dropped by more than 80%. Stephan Weaver:

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Who is annoyed at the loggers?

In the news footage, you can see Stephan standing in the group of loggers, and he looks annoyed.

When did loggers and environmental activists face off over the future of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest?

In the 1980s and ’90s , loggers and environmental activists faced off over the future of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Reveal partners with the podcast series Timber Wars from Oregon Public Broadcasting. Reporter Aaron Scott explores that definitive moment in the history of the land – and the consequences that reverberate today.