![](https://www.portlandoccupier.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/tree-photo1.jpg)
By Alex Pio Portland, OR — A century-old Elm tree uprooted itself in protest during the evening rush hour, blocking the entirety of SW Jefferson Street. The tree was quoted in mid-fall, saying, “Occupy Portland has inspired me to carry out this act of civil disobedience to raise awareness of the current climate crisis and…