Garnaut shows forests part of climate solution
Cape York PeninsulaA planned resolution to further the World Heritage case for Cape York in Australia’s far north has been withdrawn at the World Conservation Congress (5-14 October) Dr Tim Seelig, Campaign Manager for The Wilderness Society in Queensland said the resolution sought to respect the rights of Traditional Owners on Cape York and acknowledge the need for their consent for any World Heritage nomination. Postcards from IUCNThe Wilderness Society is taking the campaign to reduce climate change and protect Australia’s wild places global. Every 4 years environment groups and government’s from around the world meet for the general assembly International Union for Conservation and Nature - to nominate and declare new World Heritage Areas, and investigate the whether existing World Heritage Areas are being properly protected. Focus: Native forest researchResearch finds native forests key to climate solution. World-first research from the Australian National University has shown that unlogged native forests store three times more carbon than previously thought. The research identifies that Australia has some of the most carbon dense forests on Earth - and that logging and clearing them has significant climate implications.
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WildEndurance: the new standard. 100km through the Blue Mountains in one weekend, raising funds to save the planet. Find out how to register! A public meeting by The Wilderness Society WA on the future of the Kimberley. Location: Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club, 87 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, Western Australia. When: Wednesday 5th November at 7:30pm RSVP essential. Come with The Wilderness Society forest campaigners and volunteers to see the magnificent Central Highlands. The next day-trip is Sunday 9 November 2008. Media Releases
Further discussions on future World Heritage protection for Cape York are now needed between the Queensland Government, Traditional Owners, conservation groups and other stakeholders, The Wilderness Society said today. The announcement today that Don Burke will be taking up a ‘sort of PR’ position with Gunns, assisting with environmental issues, is welcome provided he assists the company make the real changes to their business operations that the Tasmanian community wants, according to The Wilderness Society. Following the release a damning new report that demonstrates that the NSW Government is illegally logging River Red Gums, The Wilderness Society (Sydney) calls on NSW Premier Rees to act on these claims by creating a network of new national parks in our River Red Gum forests. Document Actions |
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