Anthropocene; The current geological age, during which, human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and environment. Mary and I one day we’re traveling hwy 168 in southern oregon. Some of us that fish for steelhead trout know it as the NU hwy a wild and scenic area in southern oregon . On a side road that intersects the upper reaches of the North Umpqua river near Lemolo lake we found this large forest Clearcut. Debris and slash everywhere, it was a challenge to adventure off the dirt road that bisected the site. The North Umpqua is considered one of a few holy rivers to fly fish for steelhead, I felt an urgent need to document and use my creative/art passion to respond to what I felt is an assault on a fragile ecosystem. I understand the need and economics of harvesting trees for lumber. What I find offensive and I think is undeniable is a blatant disregard for the environment especially in an area with a wild and scenic designation. The title, Anthropocene, of this artist book is built upon a series of Satellite photographs of the Clearcut near the headwaters of the North Umpqua. The first Image is of two of the slag piles to be burned that I photographed at the site. The word Anthropocene is divide into syllables and hand cut into the pages of the main body of the accordion book, followed by the colophon. Edition of 10 @resourceextraction #tonybellaver #artistbook https://www.instagram.com/p/B2W_ovShzur/?igshid=5j0q17lb7lw8