Christenson says he staged a similar protest and was arrested last year at the height of rallies against plans to triple the capacity of bitumen through the pipeline.The trained climber says he is prepared to descend from his perch, 30 metres above the ground, rather than risk the safety of the officers ordered to make the arrest.
Work on expansion of the pipeline was suspended in August when the Federal Court of Appeal found First Nations were not adequately consulted and that the National Energy Board failed to consider the marine shipping impacts. Christenson says he believes his latest protest in the towering cottonwood accomplished the goal of helping eagles return to the area.
GlobeBC I’m sure he’s hoping to get arrested! Must be pretty uncomfortable up that tree.
GlobeBC So he should. He is not a protester. He is a common criminal and criminals tend to get arrested.
GlobeBC Perhaps his time would be better spent protesting at a gas station?
GlobeBC Mental health patient
GlobeBC Stop making stupid people famous!
GlobeBC Lock these eco terrorists up and throw away the key.