Murray River Red Gums Rescue

The Red Gum forests act as filters for the river - if the New South Wales Government is serious about protecting the health of the Murray River, then it needs to protect our River Red Gums.

Often referred to as 'The Kakadu of the South' these forests are also vitally important habitat for a number of threatened and endangered species and play host to many thousands of migratory birds each year. They also attract tourists to the region, who are an important part of the region's economy. Logging, primarily for low values products such as firewood, fence posts and railway sleepers, is destroying the very values that the forests have become famous for.

Replacing logging with well managed National Parks will protect the forests, ensure that the Murray retains its filter system and continue to provide vital income to the region.

The New South Wales government needs to urgently commit to creating National Parks from our State Forests in full consultation with local traditional owners.

Often referred to as 'The Kakadu of the South', these forests are vitally important habitat for a number of threatened and endangered species - and play host to many thousands of migratory birds each year. Barmah State Forest. Photographer: R. Jung