South Whidbey and North Whidbey Islanders have a fabulous opportunity to own publicly 664 acres of forestland and make it available to the public forever. Developers put in new gravel roads; and soft dirt trails made in between the roads.

It is a joy to be out in this land. I have ridden my horse on these awesome trails, from the time the forest was Georgia Pacific land, and after the recovery of logging by Trillium in 1988. I have been so thankful for this land, this wonderful experience. This land has been open for people to ride and walk on for all these years.

This is such a great equestrian opportunity, probably our last for cross-country woodland. We did such a good job with Putney Woods, The Saratoga Woods and The Metcalf Woods. I know many are in love with the woods, the same as I am.

All we have to do is pledge a dollar amount to Whidbey Camano Land Trust. They have a Web site www.savetheforestnow.org.

We only have a few days left. We still need $2.5 million.

Mary Tallman

Clinton