Forests Events

Forest Tour - Melbourne to Central Highlands

Come with The Wilderness Society forest campaigners and volunteers to see the magnificent Central Highlands. The next day-trip is Sunday 9 November 2008.

Film Screening - "Whatever happened to Brenda Hean?"

The remarkable story of Brenda Hean – a leader of the world’s first environmental political party – whose fight to save Tasmania’s Lake Pedder from a massive hydro-electric scheme lead to her mysterious disappearance in 1972. When - Hobart 5 October, 4pm & Melbourne 9 October, 7pm

Footsteps for a pulp mill free future

Momentum is building to stop the pulp mill. Come to the Tamar Valley in September, discover what impacts the proposed mill will have, and how you can make a difference. The event is over three days, Friday 19th - Sunday 21st September.

Forest Tour - Melbourne to Central Highlands

Accompany The Wilderness Society forest campaigners and volunteers to see the magnificent Central Highlands. Just one and a half hours from Melbourne, these forests are among the biggest carbon banks in the world. When: Sunday 28 September, 8am-6pm

Forest and Climate Change Forums

In August, September and October, The Wilderness Society will present 'Forest and Climate Change Action Forums' - along the east coast of Australia. Find out more about the science behind green carbon, and the urgent need to protect the rich carbon banks in Australia’s Forests.

Forest and Climate Change Action Forum - Blackburn, Victoria

What is Green Carbon? How can it help reduce climate change? Exciting new science shows that Australia’s forests store huge amounts of carbon. Field Naturalists Club of Victoria, Blackburn at 7pm, Thursday 27 November, 2008

Victoria's Forests – a family event at CERES
Start: Oct 11, 2008 10:00 AM

Learn about the latest science on Green Carbon, the campaign to protect the Red Gum wetland forests, and opportunities for you to help - while the kids are entertained. And all in the family friendly setting of CERES. 8 Lee Street, East Brunswick at 10am 2pm, Saturday 11 October.

 

Tasmania’s pulp mill rally and march
Start: Jun 15, 2008 11:45 AM
End: Jun 15, 2008 02:00 PM

The No ANZ Pulp Mill rally planned for Melbourne on June 15 has been cancelled following a number of reports that the ANZ will not fund Gunns’ proposed pulp mill in Tasmania.