GMO eucalyptus plantations in southern US
In response to industry plans to develop eucalyptus plantations across the US South, environmental groups are raising serious concerns about the impacts of eucalyptus plantations on forests, rural communities, wildlife and the climate, especially if those trees are genetically engineered.
| Ongoing conflict? | yes |
| Conflict type | Biomass extraction conflicts (legally) |
| Resources | solid wood |
| Issues | 1 ecological, 2 social, 3 economical, 4 cultural |
| Keywords | stop bioenergy |
| References | http://climate-connections.org/2013/02/12/genetically-engineered-trees-for-bioenergy-pose-major-threat-to-southern-forests/ |
| Start date | 2013 |
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| Reason(s) for conflict | |
| Intensity | public debate |
| What are the stakeholders' conflicting values or interests | industry is aiming to expand the eucaliptus plantations, while NGOs are concerned about environment, wilflife and livelihoods of local people |
| Barriers for dialogue | different perspective on the same issue |
| Forums for dialogue | joint and trustworthy dialog |
| Suggestions for conflict resolution / transformation | Stronger position of US Forest Service who opposes GE eucalyptus plantations due to their impact on ground water and streams |
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