UK: Arthurs wood wins appeal
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From: Pp...@aol.com (by way of genetics <gene...@gn.apc.org>)
20.1.99
Protesters opposing the chopping down of Arthur's wood for an obstacle
limitation service for Manchester Airports second runway won the right to
appeal at the high court of justice in London, the appeal will be
heard on the
5th February
According to the National Trusts own rules
1. It is illegal for the National Trust to permit work on their land
if the
work does not improve that land,
2. It is questionable whether Manchester Airport PLC will be allowed
to evict
protesters who live on land that is
not owned by the company.
3. An act of parliament is needed to change there rules
The woodland to be felled belongs to the National Trust, who claim to "protect
land forever... for everyone", but who are going to allow Manchester Airport
PLC, in the interests of profit, to evict the protesters who are
trying to
save our natural ecological heritage.
Protesters occupied the offices of Amec on Monday. Amec are involved
in the
construction of Manchester airports runway 2 and the destruction of Arthur's
wood. 3 people were arrested on suspicion of theft but later released as
nothing had been taken. The protest was deemed a success.
Arthur's Wood camp was established in June this year and is occupied
by a
small group of committed activists, who will defend the trees using Non-
Violent Direct Action, if the National Trust and Manchester Airport
PLC do not
back down.
A new vegan site has been set up called Cedar wood this site has been
set up
to stop a another beautiful piece of Arthur's ancient woodland from coming
under the chainsaw. The wood has a wide variety of mature trees including
Giant Redwoods, Oaks, Beach and many other species, providing a natural
habitat for centuries.
In order to save Arthur's wood, we need the help and support of local people
and other activists. Visitors are very welcome and donations of food, warm
clothing, rope, wood and so on are gratefully received.
ENDS...
For more information contact:
phone:
07957 993456
01565 873551
email:
pp...@aol.com