CLAIRE BLEAKLEY: President of GE Free NZ: On The Upcoming International Day Of Action Against Industrial Tree Plantations
Claire Bleakley, President of GE Free NZ speaks with Paul about the upcoming International Day of Action Against Industrial Tree Plantations on the 21st of September, 2023.
Large scale eucalyptus plantations have been taking over Brazil’s native forest landscape for decades, with land being stolen from Indigenous, Quilombola, and peasant farming communities.
In addition to the forced displacement of traditional communities, eucalyptus and other industrial forest plantations result in the poisoning and depletion of land and waters, and loss of biological diversity.
The social and ecological problems posed by these plantations will intensify if Suzano begins to plant its genetically engineered (GE, GMO or genetically modified) eucalyptus trees. As of August 2023, Brazil’s national government has approved seven GE trees for commercial planting.
For more information on this critical issue, and to get involved with GE Free NZ's action in Wellington on the 21st of September 2023, visit their website.
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CLAIRE BLEAKLEY: President of GE Free NZ: On The Upcoming International Day Of Action Against Industrial Tree Plantations
Claire Bleakley, President of GE Free NZ speaks with Paul about the upcoming International Day of Action Against Industrial Tree Plantations on the 21st of September, 2023.
Large scale eucalyptus plantations have been taking over Brazil’s native forest landscape for decades, with land being stolen from Indigenous, Quilombola, and peasant farming communities.
In addition to the forced displacement of traditional communities, eucalyptus and other industrial forest plantations result in the poisoning and depletion of land and waters, and loss of biological diversity.
The social and ecological problems posed by these plantations will intensify if Suzano begins to plant its genetically engineered (GE, GMO or genetically modified) eucalyptus trees. As of August 2023, Brazil’s national government has approved seven GE trees for commercial planting.
For more information on this critical issue, and to get involved with GE Free NZ's action in Wellington on the 21st of September 2023, visit their website.