Cut them all down, direct action saves the day!

Submitted by Anonymous on 16 January 2008 - 9:05am
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The PMEA applauds the destruction of GE pine trees in Rotorua

PRESS RELEASE
From: the People’s Moratorium Enforcement Agency

Cut them all down, direct action saves the day!

The People’s Moratorium Enforcement Agency (PMEA) is celebrating the destruction of the genetically engineered pine trees in Rotorua over the weekend.

“The destruction of the GE trees in Rotorua highlights the resistance to genetic engineering in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Because ERMA is not stopping GE material from being released into the environment, the people of Aotearoa have to intervene,” said PMEA spokesperson Felicity Perry.

“The annihilation of the Scion GE trees demonstrates that the People’s Moratorium is still in force. Overwhelmingly the population of Aotearoa wants this country to be GE Free,” Perry said.

“The Genetically modified trees are a menace to New Zealand’s environment and reputation as a GE-Free country. The people of Aotearoa have shown that they will not to sit back and let this pollution happen.” said Perry.

ENDS

For more information, contact Felicity Perry, 021 042 5962.

Protestors at the Scion field trials in early 2005

Comments

Re: Cut them all down, direct action saves the day!

Submitted by Anonymous on 18 January 2008 - 8:04am.

great press release. yay for celebrating direct action. Fuck GE.

Re: Cut them all down, direct action saves the day!

Submitted by Anonymous on 18 January 2008 - 11:51am.

A court case challenging ERMA decision to approve a field trial of GE Bt Brassica is scheduled for 31st March 2008 in the High Court in Wellington. Any support would be most appreciated toward this case. For any more information please go to www.gefree.org.nz