Modelled after the Animal Liberation Front and origination in the UK, the ELF as a non-hierarchal cell group, has been involved in violent actions (primarily economic sabotage and the destruction of property—‘live’ targets are discouraged) against exploiters of nature.
Web homepage: http://www.earthliberationfront.com
England and North America
The ELF realizes the profit motive caused and reinforced by the capitalist society is destroying all life on this planet. The only way, at this point in time, to stop that continued destruction of life is to by any means necessary take the profit motive out of killing. (“ FAQs about the ELF ” from Earth Liberation Front webite)
Premised on direct action and the violent destruction of property. Unlike deep ecology groups, the ELF does not advocate violent revolution nor the overthrow of civilization.
Urban sprawl, corporations, irresponsible consumers, various exploiters of nature.
Violent destruction of property. For example, the fire-bombing of property.
Recent actions include: The destruction of SUVs—$90,000 in damages; the torching of a suburban development; the destruction of luxury homes.
The ALF—both groups have participated in joint actions.