Forests Updates

Australia's Outback Found to be a Vast Climate 'Pollution Bank' - September 01, 2010

Australia’s vast Outback has been found to play a vital role in absorbing and storing damaging climate pollution and, if better managed, the area could become a key factor in reducing the nation’s greenhouse emissions, according to a new national study.

Tasmanian Forest and Forest Industry Talks: Questions and Answers - August 25, 2010

Environment and forest industry representatives have been talking informally to explore ways to resolve the conflict over native forests in Tasmania and protect both jobs and native forests. Find out more about the industry talks and what is happening now.

Thousands join the Walk Against Warming across Australia - August 15, 2010

Over 15,000 people across Australia marched together in the Walk Against Warming yesterday in protest over the political inaction against climate change.

Seeking a solution for Tasmania's world-class forests - August 12, 2010

Australia is home to some of the most magnificent forests on Earth. And these forests are able to store massive amounts of carbon. They have a huge role to play in solutions to climate change. This solution is now within our reach. You can help us achieve forest protection and a major climate solution by signing this petition.

Brown Mountain to stay green after court win - August 11, 2010

In a landmark decision the Victorian Supreme Court ruled that the state government has a responsibility to look for and protect endangered wildlife before logging.

Burning Victoria will not secure our future - August 03, 2010

Although fuel reduction burning cannot prevent firestorms in extreme weather conditions such as on Black Saturday, conservationists have long supported a targeted, effective, and scientifically-based burning program, but a target of 5 per cent of Victoria burnt each year is too simplistic.

Support for the Royal Commission's final report into Black Saturday - July 30, 2010

The Wilderness Society welcomes the final report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission and understands why the Commission has recommended a statewide target of 5% for fuel reduction burning in order to achieve the number one goal - protecting lives.

Australian Federal Election - Your environment, your future, your vote - July 23, 2010

The Federal election is on Saturday, August 21. Get active, tell the major parties the environment is your priority, and let’s get the environment and action on climate change on the federal agenda.

Biodiversity & Cultural Conservation strategy for Great Western Woodlands in final review phase - July 23, 2010

The WA government’s promised Biodiversity and Cultural Conservation Strategy for the Great Western Woodlands (GWW) has been finalised and is now being reviewed by various state government agencies, before being presented to the Western Australian Minister for the Environment.

Historic Healesville meeting sends clear message to VicForests - July 19, 2010

On the 24th June, in an historic meeting in Healesville, around 350 people packed out the town's Memorial Hall to hear about the disappearing native forests in the Central Highlands.