FAIRFIELD — Protesters picketed the regional offices of Plum Creek Tuesday morning, handing out a mock “Fossil Fool’s Award” to the timber company for its plans to develop portions of the Moosehead Lake region.

Calling themselves the Native Forest Network, about 30 demonstrators said developing the north woods would contribute to global climate change with increased motor vehicle and air traffic to the area.

Fairfield police said the demonstration was peaceful and protesters dispersed after about 30 minutes.

Plum Creek General Manager Paul Davis said the protest would have no impact on company plans to develop the land.

The timber company wants to rezone 20,000 acres of its woodlands in the Moosehead Lake region to develop 7,000 to 8,000 acres and conserve another 380,000 acres.