Protect the Planet Stop TMX - Treesit at Still Creek

Dear friends,

Protect the Planet Stop TMX (PPST) has been very busy in the effort to stop the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) in the Brunette River corridor in so-called Burnaby, BC. As of Thursday, September 16th, we remain in a standoff with TMX. This drone view from Wed. Sept. 8 illustrates the effect of our treesit community in holding off the chainsaws.  For a contextual video of the site and the stakes to our stronghold (Hummingbird tree sit), see here: https://fb.watch/7-ksy9i_8V/

We are on the frontlines of the climate emergency, and we need more support. If we lose our stronghold, we have lost this battle. 

Can you support our treesit? Whether through non-violent direct action or any other volunteer role, any and all contributions are crucial and invaluable. Here are two ways you can help: 

1. If yes (or maybe), please fill in your capacities/ interests/ talents HERE 

We will follow up with you with next steps on how you can participate. Thank you!

2. Join us this Saturday September 18 from 10:30am at Lower Hume Park. Learn how to Support the Frontlines:

WHY: We’ve stopped Trans Mountain for more than a year, but now they are pushing back hard. We are at a tipping point and it’s time to build our base of support. 

WHAT: Join us for a quick overview of the last two weeks in the treesits. Then we’ll put our assembled minds together to welcome Arrestable and non-Arrestable support to Stop TMX.  A Tour to the treesits is an option.

WHO: All hands on deck. No experience necessary. We need you now to help us plan.

DETAILS: at Lower Hume Park, 660 E Columbia St, New Westminster. (MAP) Please plan to arrive at or close to 10:30am. This is an outside event, so dress for the weather (welcome rain). Masks and distancing will be practiced.

By transit > Lougheed Skytrain Station, walk south on North Rd. to Lower Hume Park.

By Car > Free parking available at Lower Hume Park

Help us support the (up to 7) amazing tree-sitters as they risk life and liberty to prevent Trans Mountain from proceeding with pipeline construction in this area. 

Watch our social media channels for updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StopTMX 

Twitter: @PPSTMX1 

Instagram: @stopTMX 

Tiktok: @stopTMX 

YouTube: Protect the Planet Stop TMX

PPST website: https://www.stoptmx.ca

Get in touch: ppstmx@protonmail.com 

Resources and Updates

Videos

Check out the PPST YouTube channel, where you’ll find tree sitter diaries and other notable recordings. Please share what you like!

Trans Mountain continues to cut trees along North Road near Holmes Creek in Burnaby.

BROKE and friends @ the Central Valley Greenway & North Rd.

These events are taking place on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish people, including those of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations.