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UC Berkeley plucks tree-sitters from their perches - 1 arrested so far

by Oakland Trib repost
One man was removed about 5:15 p.m. and arrested for trespassing, said university spokesman Dan Mogulof.
UC Berkeley plucks tree-sitters from their perches
By Kristen Bender, Oakland Tribune
Article Created: 06/19/2008 05:56:45 PM PDT


The University of California, Berkeley has changed its stance on removing tree sitters and will now remove those who do not put up a fight.
A university spokesman said arborists won't put anyone in danger, but they will remove tree sitters with a cherry picker and a crane.

One man was removed about 5:15 p.m. and arrested for trespassing, said university spokesman Dan Mogulof.

More reports will follow as information comes in.

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