Forests Info

Tasmania's irreplaceable forests - February 19, 2010

Tasmania is home to the tallest hardwood forests on Earth, with trees reaching nearly 100 metres and living for over 400 years. It is also home to Australia’s greatest tract of temperate rainforest.

Introducing the Great Western Woodlands - July 28, 2010

In the heart of South Eastern Western Australia, is the largest intact temperate woodland remaining on Earth - the Great Western Woodlands. A global treasure in our backyard. Learn more about the Great Western Woodlands and the opportunity we have to retain this environment with most of its species still present.

Murray River Red Gums Rescue - October 16, 2009

Following a campaign led by The Wilderness Society Sydney and the National Parks Association of NSW, the NSW Government has announced that they will protect the internationally important River Red Gum Forests – including the immediate protection of the iconic Millewa Forest.

Self-drive guides - February 15, 2010

Discover Tasmania's forests for yourself, with one of our self-drive guides. Find out about walks in the Blue Tier, South Sister, the Tarkine, the Upper Florentine, the Weld, and the Styx.

The Extraordinary Nature of the Great Western Woodlands - June 15, 2009

The incredible biodiversity found in the woodlands, as well as their international significance, has been summarised in a report. Key findings are highlighted here.

Pulp mill will be disaster - October 03, 2007

Gunns' pulp mill, proposed for the Tamar Valley near Launceston, will create dangerous pollution and massively increased forest destruction.

The Franklin River Campaign - Part 4 - World Heritage Protection Bill passed - June 23, 2008

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of this landmark High Court decision, by William J. Lines. Part 4 - World Heritage Protection Bill passed

Tasmanian state election – key environmental policy asks - February 22, 2010

Tasmanian environment groups have released  the ‘Joint Tasmanian Environment Groups’ 2010 Policy Agenda’, which outlines the key environment policy asks on a broad range of environment policy areas, including coasts, the marine environment, forests, Parks & climate change.

The Franklin River Campaign - Part 3 - The Franklin River campaign goes national - June 23, 2008

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of this landmark High Court decision, by William J. Lines. Part 3 - The Franklin River campaign goes national.

Tell the state government to get VicForests out of our water catchments. - July 16, 2009

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on the planet and water is our most precious resource. On top of that, climate change is expected to make Victoria warmer and direr. The CSIRO forecasts that by 2020, Melbourne will have 8% less water, so it is vital that we save every drop. While water supply is scarce, the quality of our water is the envy of the world. But now it is under threat. Tragically, the Brumby government allows logging in five of Melbourne’s water catchments which supply more than half of the city’s water, including our largest catchment, the Thomson Dam.