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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| WaterLogged |
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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
- End of the Gunns20 legal saga - February 02, 2010
- River Red Gum National Parks a reality - January 11, 2010
- Lack of leadership breaks election promise to protect Victoria’s old-growth forests - November 12, 2009
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.
Victoria’s much-loved magnificent River Red Gums along the Murray, Goulburn and Ovens rivers in northern Victoria were protected forever in National Parks in the lead up to Christmas late last year.
The Wilderness Society expressed dismay at how the state government has not delivered on its 2006 state election promise to protect old-growth forests. After years of negotiation, the state government has capitulated to the logging industry over the interests of the public.
Victoria Events
- Get involved - Victoria
- February at Fortyfive Downstairs - "Gagged" book launch and photo exhibition in support of remaining Gunns defendants
- Sustainable Living Festival - Join The Wilderness Society Victoria at Melbourne's biggest sustainability event
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.
In support of the remaining defendants in the infamous Gunns20 writ and to celebrate the launch of Greg Ogle's new book "Gagged - The Gunns20 and other lawsuits", The Wilderness Society kindly invites you to two important February events at FortyFive Downstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
The Wilderness Society Victoria invites you join us at this year's Sustainable Living Festival from Feb 19 to 21 at Federation Square, Melbourne.
Victoria Media Releases
- 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
- Election promise dishonoured: old-growth forests to be felled - November 12, 2009
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.
Victoria’s peak environment groups today expressed dismay and disappointment at a Bill second read in Parliament this week, which proposes a new forest protection system in East Gippsland that excludes many of Victoria’s oldest and most important forests.
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