Saturday November 18, 2006

4 More Forest Defenders arrested in Weld Valley protests

In the continuing community action over the destruction of the wilderness forests of the Weld Valley, a further 4 people were arrested today bringing the total for the last week to 13 arrested.

"Forest Defenders today were faced with intervention and manhandling from Forestry Tasmania employees, including the district forester Steve Davis, while they were attempting to protect the ancient forests of the Weld Valley," spokesperson Jenny Weber said today.

"Since the destruction of the year long Weld Camp, 13 arrests have occurred in defence of these world heritage quality forests,

"The defence of this wild place will continue, with a planned Community walk in tomorrow to defy the 10km media and public exclusion zone over this new roading into potential national park forests,"

"Tasmania police and now Forestry Tasmania employees are working as security guards for woodchip giant, Gunns Ltd," Ms Weber said.