CC Resolution No. 17-004 Supporting the Prohibition of Industrial Clear-Cut Logging in the Forests of CaliforniaRESOLUTION N0.17-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
SUPPORTING THE PROHIBITION OF INDUSTRIAL CLEAR-CUT LOGGING IN
THE FORESTS OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, there is significant public opposition to the logging method known as
widespread industrial clear-cutting; and,
WHEREAS, the forests of California are not only revered by the people but are the
source of more than 60% of the State's developed water supply; and,
WHEREAS, our forests fight global warming as they store carbon, release oxygen, cool
streams, prevent flooding and siltation, resist fire, provide food, shelter and migration
routes for wildlife, and host public recreation supporting the economy of mountain
communities; and,
WHEREAS, widespread industrial clear-cutting commonly involves the removal of
virtually all trees in 20 -30 acre tracts, which are then replaced with even-aged tree
plantations, and requires broad, repeated application of toxic herbicides that can enter
waterways -all of which increase the risk of wildfires, landslides, soil erosion, loss of
biodiversity, pest invasions, and tree diseases; and,
WHEREAS, clear-cutting is prohibited within the boundaries of Santa Clara, Santa
Cruz, San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin Counties; and,
WHEREAS, California's forests urgently need the protection of sustainable selective
logging to generate forests with trees of multiple ages and species, that can produce
sufficient wood products and create more jobs than clear-cutting.
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Encourages the State legislature and the Governor of California to
prohibit industrial clear-cutting logging in the forests of California.
PASS ED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council, held on the 24 th day
of January, 2017 by the following vote:
Resolution No. 17-004
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Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
Vaidhyanathan, Paul, Chang, Scharf, Sinks
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Savita Vaidhyanathan, Mayor,
City of Cupertino
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