The Campaign to Stop GE Trees
Genetically engineered trees pose risks of contaminating forests, damaging ecosystems and harming communities
The goal of the campaign is to protect native forests, and to defend the rights of forest dependent communities and Indigenous Peoples from the unknown and irreversible risks of releasing genetically engineered (GE) trees.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER
1st Edition: International Newsletter of the Campaign to STOP GE Trees (September, 2023)
This newsletter will be an informative forum for updates and action to stop the release of GE trees around the world. Spread the word by signing up to our newsletter and sharing it with your networks.
CALL TO ACTION!
International Day of Action against Industrial Tree Plantations (September 21, 2023)
Take Action! Sign this letter in support of communities devastated by the social and ecological impacts of industrial tree plantations!
NEW REPORT
The Global Status of Genetically Engineered Tree Development: A Growing Threat
The global release of genetically engineered (GE or genetically modified) trees is closer than it has ever been. This report examines the current global reality of GE trees. It documents the status of GE tree development around the world, in order to identify where the risk of GE tree release is most immediate. It also outlines some of the risks and discusses some of the most prominent proposed uses. Due to changes in national regulations, this report may be the last opportunity to get a snapshot of GE tree field testing around the world.
Click here to read the report in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
WHAT ARE GE TREES?
Trees are being genetically engineered for traits such as faster growth, and disease resistance.
TAKE ACTION
It’s time to mobilize! You can help end the threat of genetically engineered trees.
GE TREES RESOURCES
Arm yourself with information about GE Trees (also called GM Trees)