Land Clearing Media Releases

Myth of Northern 'food bowl' finally put to rest - February 08, 2010

The Wilderness Society and Environs Kimberley today welcomed key elements of the new policy blueprint for future development in Northern Australia released by the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce.

High hopes for forests may be shattered in Copenhagen - December 09, 2009

REDD Text Needs Major Revisions to Produce Workable Treaty. Copenhagen – Talk that an agreement to address deforestation will be the silver lining at Copenhagen hangs under a cloud as climate change negotiations open today.

Tiwi Logging Inquiry Fails to Flush out Finances - October 29, 2009

Tiwi logging inquiry has not investigated the propriety of complex financial arrangements surrounding the clearing of 30,000 hectares of valuable native forest, despite being specifically required to do so.

David Campbell’s Corrimal Office ‘Rebranded’ with River Red Gum message - June 30, 2009

Members of the Wilderness Society have today rebranded David Campbell’s Keira electoral office to promote the protection of the River Red Gum Forests of south western NSW. “The government acknowledges the conservation of these forests is a priority, but it is still allowing logging for low value products including fence posts and firewood” said Peter Cooper, campaigner with the Wilderness Society.

The Wilderness Society calls for a more immediate stop to re-clearing - February 17, 2009

The Wilderness Society has welcomed the release of figures from the Queensland Government showing that a reduction in tree clearing, but says more needs to be done urgently to stop re-clearing.

Gwydir Wetlands landclearing illegal - February 10, 2009

The Wilderness Society has welcomed the successful prosecution of illegal clearing of an important wetland in North West NSW.

$3.5 million to fight land clearing stolen by NSW Environment Department - June 11, 2008

The Department of Environment and Climate Change has today been accused by The Wilderness Society of stealing $3.5 million promised by Premier Iemma to crack down on illegal land clearing.

Green audit highlights Queensland Government indifference to environmental protection - April 12, 2008

The Wilderness Society (TWS) today criticised the Queensland Government for its lack of progress in protecting the environment. The 2007 State of Environment Report released today shows Queensland’s environment in decline and an ad hoc approach to environmental protection, the conservation group said.

The Wilderness Society backs community action on illegal landclearing in NSW - February 17, 2008

The Wilderness Society is supporting local community action in Tocumwal to protest against the clearing of River Red Gum trees along the Murray river.

Premier Iemma moving in the right direction on Land Clearing...but definitely more to do - April 04, 2007

The Wilderness Society welcomes Premier Iemma's ministerial shake-up, identifying the new mega environment department (including environment, climate change and water) as the way forward for ending illegal land clearing in NSW.