[Huon Forests] STILL WILD STILL THREATENED Media Release - ASSAULTED CONSERVATIONISTS BACK IN COURT

[jenny weber]

Huon Valley Environment Centre Update.

1. Assaulted Conservationists in Florentine Valley - Trial Commenced in
Hobart
2. Working Bee at Huon Valley Environment Centre This Thursday
3. Looking for volunteers for HVEC Gallery and Shop space


Hi,
If you have some time on Tuesday to show support for Nish and Miranda, by
being at court, please attend at the Magistrates Court in Hobart.
Only to offer support by being in the court room and bearing witness.
Thanks
Jenny Weber
Huon Valley Environment Centre


STILL WILD STILL THREATENED

MEDIA UPDATE 29.04.10


ASSAULTED CONSERVATIONISTS BACK IN COURT




The court trial of logging contractors involved in alleged assaults on
forest protesters in the Upper Florentine Valley is back in court today. The
trial will commence at 10am in the Hobart Magistrates court and has been
allocated two days.

Miranda Gibson, 28, of Hobart and Nishant Datt, 23 of Lucaston were
assaulted by logging contractors at a protest against logging of a
contentious old growth area. The incident was captured on video and images
made headlines across the nation.

“The ongoing conflict over old growth logging has been occurring for
decades. Tasmania’s want to see an end to the conflict in our forests and
our communities, the State Government must heal the divide and develop a
solution that gives ancient forests the protection they deserve and ensures
a sustainable future for the timber industry. There is no sustainable future
in logging of ancient forests, as the industry faces downturns and stagnant
markets there is necessity for re-invention. The transition out of ancient
forests is crucial, not only to save what is left but secure the longevity
of the timber industry.” Said spokesperson Ed Hill


MEDIA CONTACT: Ed Hill 0414 199 645


2.
Working Bee
This Thursday at the Huon Valley Environment Centre
meet at 10am.
We are looking for help to move furniture, stock library shelves, move some
wall shelves and hang art on the newly painted walls.

Please come if you can help.
Bring some tools if you can

3.
Huon Valley Environment Centre is looking for volunteers.
If you can help staff our retail and gallery space, even if it is for a
couple of hours.
We are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Please offer your assistance.

Thanks
Regards
Jenny Weber
Huon Valley Environment Centre
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