Meanwhile, in a scandal that rocked Alaska's political establishment, Palin moved quickly to link a key figure to her defeated predecessor, Frank Murkowski, the documents show.

CNN: E-mails show GOP circling Palin in late 2008

Juneau, Alaska (CNN) -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin moved quickly to link a key figure in a corruption scandal that rocked the state's political establishment to her defeated predecessor, newly released documents show.

CNN: E-mails: Palin moved to tie oil scandal to ousted rival

About 20 activists climbed trees in Combe Valley on the route of the Bexhill to Hastings link road on Friday as contractors moved in to fell trees.

BBC: Tree protester