1. Earth Liberation Front
Kory Nicholi Kwasow

2. Origins of ELF Founded in 1977 by John Hannah
Originally called Environmental Life Force
No leadership
Acted as individual autonomous cell units
Placed firebombs on crop dusters
Disbanded in 1978 and constantly went in and out of dormancy.
ELF was renamed Earth Liberation Front in 1992 in England
March 2001 FBI categorized them as eco-terrorists

3. Mission Statement
“to defend and protect the Earth for future generations by means of direct action”
ELF also believes that non-violent direct action should be a last resort

4. Impact of ELF

5. How to Join ELF
As long as you are serving nature and are protecting it as a steward of the earth in an actively direct, violent way with a clear message.
Anyone may claim you are a member, it is for the websites to decide if you are or are not a member.

6. Resources http://www.targetofopportunity.com/elf.htm