Julia Butterfly Hill

Julia Butterfly Hill is an environmental activist known for living in a tree called Luna for nearly two years, from 1997 to 1999, to prevent it from being cut down. Luna was a 150-foot-tall redwood in California’s old-growth forest. Hill’s peaceful protest drew international attention to forest conservation and the importance of protecting ancient trees. Her dedication highlighted issues of deforestation and inspired environmental movements worldwide. Hill's actions emphasized the need to respect nature and consider ecological impacts in human activities.