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2008-09-11 | permalink
Campaigners attack plans to plant GM trees in UK
FRIENDS of the Earth have hit out at controversial plans by scientists at Southampton University to grow genetically modified trees on Forestry Commission land. It is the first time scientists have tried to grow GM trees in Britain since 1999 when activists destroyed 115 modified trees in Berkshire. Environmental campaigners say the dangers of contamination – especially as trees live so long – the complex mechanics of tree reproduction and the risk to biodiversity are all so great the idea should be rejected.
- Tribune Magazine, UK: Campaigners attack plans to plant GM trees in UK
- The Daily Telegraph, UK: Why we need GM trees
- North Carolina State University, USA: Trees into fuel: NC State garners USDA rural development grant to study wood as an alternative feedstock
- Forestry Commission, UK: Forestry Commission states position on requests for GM trial sites
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2008-09-11 | permalink
Campaigners attack plans to plant GM trees in UK
FRIENDS of the Earth have hit out at controversial plans by scientists at Southampton University to grow genetically modified trees on Forestry Commission land. It is the first time scientists have tried to grow GM trees in Britain since 1999 when activists destroyed 115 modified trees in Berkshire. Environmental campaigners say the dangers of contamination – especially as trees live so long – the complex mechanics of tree reproduction and the risk to biodiversity are all so great the idea should be rejected.
- Tribune Magazine, UK: Campaigners attack plans to plant GM trees in UK
- The Daily Telegraph, UK: Why we need GM trees
- North Carolina State University, USA: Trees into fuel: NC State garners USDA rural development grant to study wood as an alternative feedstock
- Forestry Commission, UK: Forestry Commission states position on requests for GM trial sites
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