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Berkeley Tree-Sitters Finally Climb Down

Last protesters climb down as university erects scaffold around redwood

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 9, 2008 5:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – The last four tree-sitters climbed down from their perches at UC Berkeley today, ending a 2-year vigil to protest the university's plans to cut down a grove of trees and build a sports facility, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The university will build the facility,...   Read full story »

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