Emerald Triangle

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The Emerald Triangle refers to the three counties of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Trinity in Northern California, United States.[1]

This region is also called Behind the Redwood Curtain,[2] [3] because the two major highways that connect these three counties, U.S. Route 101 and State Route 299, are narrow, winding and lined with tall California Redwood trees. This cuts the Emerald Triangle off from the rest of California.

The three are the biggest marijuana producing counties in California and also the USA.[1] A county-commissioned study reports marijuana accounts for up to two-thirds of the economy of Mendocino.[1]

The three counties are known for their general libertarian politics and historical dependence on the timber industry. They were also associated with various ill-fated plans to secede from California and become, along with several counties in neighboring Oregon, a part of the proposed State of Jefferson.

[edit] Other uses

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Additionally, Emerald Triangle is part of the title of Thailand's Emerald Triangle, a book by Lawrence Whiting about the Ubon, Sisaket provinces and the unique geographical triangle where Thailand, Cambodia and Laos meet.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Regan, Trish (2009-01-22). "Pot growers thrive in Northern California: Cash crop now accounts for two-thirds of Mendocino County economy". CNBC. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28354324/. 
  2. ^ Flinn, John (2003-05-11). "Behind the REDWOOD CURTAIN". SF Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/05/11/TR295518.DTL. 
  3. ^ Sims, Hank (2007-10-11). "'Homeland Security Behind the Redwood Curtain' by Judy Boyd, essay review". Northcoast Journal. http://www.northcoastjournal.com/issues/2007/10/11/homeland-security-behind-redwood-curtain/. 
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