Don't know if you've noticed, but trees have no voice

I'll just start with a few links I have found while pondering this subject. http://kunjmann.blogspot.com/2010/08/tree-rights-versus-human-rights.html - the beginning of an idea from one guy in India http://savingourtrees.wordpress.com/tag/energy-australia/ - the "community" view http://www.zazzle.com.au/when_you_top_your_trees_the_terrorists_win_bumper_sticker-128638921744841070 - An American perspective? http://saveourfigs.wordpress.com/tag/arboriculture/ - vigilantes make noise http://www.integral.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/a5fbc080405ac1fbb4d1bcdccb7f5ab5/Tree+Management+Plan.pdf?MOD=AJPERES - Nice policy, but it seems like a lot of sound and fury.... http://moreland-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/moreland-seeks-tree-clip-exemption/ - An example of the kerfuffle going on around the country over the horrific hack jobs energy companies are inflicting on trees.... and the obligatory council-bashing comments from readers I'll be posting photos of examples of energy companies' "pruning" as I get them. Submissions welcome. http://www.habitatadvocate.com.au/?page_id=123 - thought-provoking blog