Julia Lorraine Hill (b.1974,) byname Julia Butterfly Hill, is an American environmental activist, author, and speaker renowned for her commitment to protecting the redwood trees of Northern California.
Born in Mount Vernon, Missouri, Hill gained international acclaim for her remarkable 738-day tree-sit in a 1,000-year-old redwood tree named Luna, where she resided 1997–99 to thwart its logging by Pacific Lumber Company.
Hill’s memoir, The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the Fight to Save the Redwoods (1999,) chronicles her experiences during the tree-sit and emphasizes the significance of activism and environmental stewardship. The book has inspired countless individuals to engage in environmental causes.
Following her tree-sitting days, Hill founded the organization Circle of Life, dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental awareness. She has remained an outspoken advocate for ecological justice, appearing in various media outlets to discuss pressing environmental issues. Hill continues to be a powerful voice in the environmental movement, encouraging others to take action for the planet’s preservation.
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The question is not “Can you make a difference? You already do make a difference. It’s just a matter of what kind of a difference you want to make, during your life on this planet.
—Julia Butterfly Hill
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