Arrested at a native logging protest, [Uncle Jim Everett] says he won’t attend court until he’s forced to. Eighty-two-year-old Jim Everett was arrested in the Central Highlands this morning charged with trespass, reports ABC.

Activist Uncle Jim Everett has been charged with trespassing following a protest against native forest logging in the Central Highlands. The Palawa man argues the state’s court system has no jurisdiction over his efforts to protect Country.

Elder Jim Everett, following his arrest at a forestry coup in the Central Highlands this morning. He’s previously been arrested for protesting against native forest harvesting and refused to attend numerous court hearings.