Save the trees

There's a comment posted under our 'Vyces Vice' rumour from last week that we're going to post just to see if anyone has anything to add on the topic.

I just think it's pathetic that so called 'environmentalists' actually work for Rio under the guise they'll be developing wonderful tree saving initiatives from within the regen department.

Wake up to yourselves....why would you be working for a multinational mining giant who desecrates everything in it's path?

And as for the Vyces story - how on earth are these people letting this go ahead? If this isn't the blind leading the blind then i don't know what is.
I only hope people start using sites like this to make some noise.

In all seriousness (yes, we can be serious at times ... though rarely) this is a tough area of debate. Lots of sides to approach this argument. We'd love to hear what residents think about this.

Maybe this question could help as a guide:

Do you think it is possible for environmental/cultural/social science professionals to maintain the relevant independence whilst working for a mining company? And do these professionals have the clout needed for their opinions to be of weight within the company?