We the undersigned would ask that the Greek Government and the Environmental Departments of Greece and the European Union address the threat posed by the Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) to the endangered and endemic groves of Phoenix theophrasti on the island of Crete. We would ask that funds and expertise be made available to limit the spread of the weevil and to protect this precious native species of palm. It is also essential that the public are made aware of up-to-date methods of control and eradication through public meetings, radio and television broadcasts, newspaper articles and posters.