Victoria’s forests are some of the grandest on Earth. As the smallest state on the Australian mainland, Victoria is blessed with the most diverse range of habitats of any state. Our forests are home to the tallest trees and biggest carbon stores on Earth. But as Australia’s most cleared state, the challenge in Victoria to protect nature is urgent. Victoria is facing an extinction crisis, with 44% of our native plants and 30% of our wildlife extinct or threatened. Urgent action is required to provide a secure future for Victoria’s natural heritage.
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Reducing emissions from fossil fuels is critical, but just as important is the protection of native forests as carbon banks, and securing our water resources and wildlife habitat for future generations. |
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We all do our bit to save water. Shorter showers, half-flush toilets, using a bucket to wash the car. So why does the State Government undo all this by allowing VicForests to log our water catchments?
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Drawing on cutting-edge science The Wilderness Society has launched the ‘Victorian WildCountry Campaign’ - a new vision to reduce climate change, restore and re-link nature, and protect wildlife in Victoria. more » Download Victoria WildCountry Pamphlet (PDF 1Mb) Learn about:
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Victoria Updates
- Historic Brown Mountain court battle begins - March 03, 2010
- Migrating oceanic sharks less protected than ever! - February 19, 2010
- The Long-footed Potoroo - February 18, 2010
The legal battle to protect Brown Mountain's ancient forests has begun in the Sale Supreme Court this week, with the opening of the Environment East Gippsland vs VicForests court case.
Populations of sharks are declining worldwide. Sharks continue to be at risk internationally from over-fishing, illegal trade (e.g. shark fins), habitat degradation, incidental bycatch as well as emerging threats such as climate change. Despite supporting their listings as internationally vulnerable on the IUCN red list and the Australian Government’s commitment to international shark protection and conservation, Environment Minister Peter Garrett suddenly changed his mind.
In 1967, an East Gippsland dog-trapper found a strange little mammal in one of his snares near Brown Mountain. The creature was transferred to Melbourne, but sadly didn’t make the trip. Zoologists recognised it as a potoroo - but knew it wasn’t the Long-nosed potoroo they’d met before.
Victoria Events
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Our members, volunteers and supporters are our lifeblood and are responsible for most of the work we do. There are many ways you can get involved; from writing a letter or email, lending your professional expertise, helping out with general office duties or reception, to assisting in one of our campaigns.
We're looking for a funky, new, activist t-shirt that can be proudly worn by our volunteers. You can decide on the messaging and colours, but remember to check out the Volunteer section of our website to guide your decision. Send in your design by 31st March
Victoria Media Releases
- Victorian Government must ban weedy pasture plant - February 28, 2010
- New national parks now a reality - November 26, 2009
- One year out from the state election, green groups put parties on notice - November 26, 2009
Conservationists today called on the Victorian Government to stop promoting a weed its own researchers have identified as capable of invading half the state.
Victoria’s much-loved magnificent River Red Gums along the Murray, Goulburn and Ovens rivers in northern Victoria will now be protected for many generations to come. Legislation passed in State Parliament last night gave the green light for the creation of almost 100,000 hectares of new River Red Gum National Parks - a decision much-applauded by the state’s leading environment groups.
One year out from the Victorian state election, The Wilderness Society puts political leaders on notice to lift their game on the environment. Launching their new report in Melbourne today, ‘Turning it around – A 2010 state election agenda to safeguard Victoria’s environment’, Victoria’s leading environment groups outline seven key areas that require urgent action.
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