Weld Valley Protest Continue : Melbourne Indymedia

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.

Saturday, November 18, 2006
Forest Defender goaled for two nights

A Justice of the Peace tonight refused bail for Weld Forest defender, Warwick Jordan. This means he will be remanded in custody for two nights, until he can appear again in court on Monday.

“This is a serious attack on freedom of speech when a brave forest defended is gaoled for standing up for Tasmania’s ancient forests,” said spokesperson Adam Burling.

“Warwick is a dedicated non-violent activist and deserves the democratic right to protest,” said Mr Burling

19th November

100 Tasmanian’s Support Weld Valley Protection

“Community support for the protection of the Weld Valley was shown today with 100 people walking 10km in to ancient forest where current road destruction occurs. Members of the community defied the media and public exclusion zone, to bear witness to the current destruction of World Heritage Quality forests,” Spokesperson Jenny Weber said.

“In a peaceful show of solidarity for the campaign to protect the Weld Valley, 100 people turned up today as a sign of community concern for these ancient forests,” Jenny Weber said.

“Our efforts to highlight the devastation of the habitat of native wildlife in the Weld Valley will continue, and a message of solidarity will be shown for activist Warrick Jordan who will appear in court tomorrow after 2 nights in jail,” Jenny Weber said.