Dr Lopert's letter of 20 April highlights the concerns of many people regarding genetically engineered trees. The concerns have been raised many times by many people, not least Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility in letters to government and to councils (on www.psgr.org.nz). What these unproven experiments may or may not eventually bring in terms of financial return could so easily be superseded by the cost of irreversible damage to our unique environment. And in the here and now, our Clean Green image is worth far more to our export customers.
Sun readers can find out more on FAQ ‘Genetic engineering and trees' on
http://www.psgr.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=25

Jean Anderson, Tauranga.