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On October 11-13th, the timber industry sponsored a major global
conference located in the South focused on pine plantations and
genetically engineered trees. As lovers of Southern forests and
advocates of protecting one of the most unique places on earth, we
stood up at that event to say: this is not okay. Converting our native
forests into barren pine plantations is a far cry from sustainable
forestry, and is not the solution to protecting our forests. Not to
mention the threat of Genetically Engineered trees being introduced
into out forests (more info in the Dogwood Alliance pressroom)!
We
knew this was our opportunity to spread the word and really give people
a chance to stand up, so with our partners ForestEthics and Global
Justice Ecology Project we hit the road. After a week of travel and
stops in 5 southern cities and media following us along the way, we
settled in Charleston, SC for a series of events including an
alternative forum opposing the Timber industry conference.
Activists
came from all over the south to raise awareness about the threats of GE
trees and pine plantations. Not only were concerned citizens on the
outside, but Danna Smith, Dogwood Alliance Policy Director, was on the
inside addressing the industry scientists and employees about the major
threats Southern forests are facing form paper and packaging
production.
It's a shame what's happening to our forests, but the
industry got the message loud and clear and we are proud to say that
more and more people every day are doing their part to protect our
forests.
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