Remember the damage caused by industralisation in the Kimberley last August? A leak from the West Atlas drilling craft poured black, sticky oil into the sea - leaving marine life sick and dying.
Well, right now, WA Premier Colin Barnett has publicly announced he wants to turn WA into 'the Saudi Arabia of gas' – and he has the Kimberley in his sights.
We can't let industralisation spoil our marine environment again. Please make a donation today to help ensure it doesn't happen. Donate today »
Brown Mountain to stay green – for now
Brown Mountain, in Victoria’s East Gippsland, is home to magnificent old-growth trees as well as endangered species like the Orbost spiny crayfish and the Long-footed potoroo. But despite previous promises from the Victorian government to protect the last significant stands of old-growth forests in the state, Brown Mountain still has no protection against logging by VicForests.
Red Gum Protection - but logging to continue in key areas
Following a three year campaign by the Wilderness Society, the NSW government has recently announced a series of new protected areas over the internationally significant Murray River Red Gum Forests, however, the fight to save these Australian icons is not yet over.
The myth of Northern Australia becoming the “food bowl of Asia” has been dealt a crushing blow
In early February 2010, the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce released a scientific report produced by the CSIRO that examined the future of development in Australia’s north from Cape York in Queensland across the Northern Territory and WA’s Kimberley. The report emphasized that massive irrigated development would face substantial natural constraints and severely impact on the region’s fragile ecosystems.
The Taskforce’s report recommends a more moderate development path, one that embraces Indigenous stewardship of the land, and capitalises on the spectacular natural and cultural values of the region, rather than eroding them.
Upcoming Events
- Community carbon-accounting days
- The Great T-Shirt Competition
- WildEndurance 2010
With your help, we can measure the amount of carbon stored in the forests that Forestry Tasmania is planning to log, and find out the true value of Tasmania's forests. Community carbon-accounting days: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 February, Tarkine; Sunday 28 March, Blue Tier
We're looking for a funky, new, activist t-shirt that can be proudly worn by our volunteers. You can decide on the messaging and colours, but remember to check out the Volunteer section of our website to guide your decision. Send in your design by 31st March
The Wilderness Society's 100km team challenge set in the Blue Mountains will take place over the weekend of 1st and 2nd of May 2010.
Media Releases
- Community gets behind ‘Stop the Kimberley gas plant’ TV Ad campaign – now airing on Australia’s east coast - March 11, 2010
- Burnie forum to explore forest solution ideas - March 10, 2010
- Greens’ forest policy a welcome step towards a full forest solution - March 10, 2010
The Wilderness Society has joined with Kimberley residents, Indigenous Traditional Owners, local environment groups and professional filmmakers to produce a television advertising campaign highlighting opposition to the proposed LNG industry on the Kimberley coast. The 30 second advertisement has been shown on WA television and a fundraising campaign has provided the backing required to launch the ad for a primetime run on SBS world news in Sydney and Melbourne, beginning 8th of March 2010.
Our Common Ground will host a community forum in Burnie this Saturday to explore how Tasmania can resolve the long running conflict over forestry in Tasmania.The community meeting will be chaired by local MLC and President of the Legislative Council Sue Smith, and will feature experts on resource, environmental, industry and tourism issues. 12 noon Saturday 13 March, Burnie Civic Centre
The Wilderness Society today welcomed the Tasmanian Greens Forest Transition strategy as a step in the right direction, offering high-conservation-value forest protection along with a plan for widespread reform to the forest industry. This policy is in stark contrast to the old-style logging policies of Liberal and Labor and offers real hope of resolving the conflict over forestry in Tasmania.
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