Genetically engineered trees sprouting quietly... for now
USA Today, 31 July 2003
Scientists are planting GE trees as part of dozens of research projects across the US.  Because protesters sometimes target their projects with violence and vandalism, researchers are becoming reluctant to disclose where their genetically engineered trees are growing.
Oregon State's Strauss says the protesters' legitimate concerns are virtually identical to those of scientists.  After all, he is working to engineer sterility into poplars.

"The violent guys just don't understand the science," said Strauss.  "Genetic engineering is not one thing, it's a thousand things.  But the extremes want to stop it all."