Tasmania Updates

Forestry workers urge us to find our common ground - March 10, 2010

Watch this video from Our Common Ground and hear workers in the timber industry talk about how their jobs depend on plantations, not logging Tasmania's ancient forests.

No federal government approval - March 09, 2010

Scientists, the community, fishermen and surfers are concerned that Gunns’ proposed Tamar Valley pulp mill would have a devastating effect on the marine environment. If Gunns’ pulp mill is built, it would dump 64,000 tonnes to toxic pollution into flushing Bass Strait every day. The federal government has ordered further research to be done before it will give final approval.

Take action this election - February 24, 2010

This election is a huge opportunity for us to work together to secure new and exciting commitments from the political parties. We need to ensure the next State Government takes strong action on climate change and protects our forests and wildlife.

Tasmanian MPAs: supported by science hampered by politicians - February 20, 2010

Ocean Planet, in alliance with other environment groups, has released a joint 2010 Environment Policy Agenda in anticipation of Tasmania’s 20 March election.

End of the Gunns20 legal saga - February 02, 2010

More than five years after writs were first issued, the Gunns lawsuit saga has come to an end for all 20 defendants with the decision by Gunns to drop its remaining claims against four defenders of a small valley on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

One giant leap for Gunns – one small step forward for Tasmania’s forests - January 10, 2010

The New Year has brought about a new attitude from logging company Gunns Limited – with help from a bit of pressure applied by conservationists like you!

Walk Against Warming - December 13, 2009

On 12 December, over 90,000 people joined in Walk Against Warming events across Australia. The walk coincided with the Copenhagen Climate talks and sent a powerful message to our politicians.

Gunns’ pulp mill: We’re not out of the woods yet - December 14, 2009

Five years ago this December, Gunns Limited announced plans to build a pulp mill fuelled by Tasmania’s native forests. For five years, committed people just like you have stood between these native forests and complete annihilation. 

Thousands join Walk Against Warming in the Upper Florentine - December 13, 2009

On Saturday 12 December, over 2000 Tasmanians travelled to the Upper Florentine to be part of the Walk Against Warming. The carbon-dense forests of Tasmania were chosen as the venue of this year's Walk to highlight the importance of protecting the world's forests as living carbon stores.

Time to find Our Common Ground - March 11, 2010

The Wilderness Society has joined other individuals, organisations and businesses from all walks of life and of all political persuasions to create a sustainable and prosperous Tasmania, under the banner of ‘Our Common Ground’.