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In Australia, an area of bush the size of a football stadium is bulldozed every 86 seconds. The good news? You have the power to end this. Here are 5 ways you can help stop deforestation in its tracks!
Help us halt the bulldozers today
When you hear facts about Australia’s deforestation crisis, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of devastation happening across our country. Millions of hectares of land flattened, billions of native animals killed, the climate spiralling out of control… But there are steps you can take, right now, to halt this destruction. And your actions will make a difference.
Here are the five easy steps you can take to help Australia reverse course and end deforestation for good.
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Most people aren’t aware of the scale of the deforestation crisis happening around us. It’s out of sight, and therefore out of mind.
Share our latest video to your social media or via email (copy/paste this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mex4IegtGuY) to show your friends and family what deforestation looks like, and why it’s critical that we put a stop to it.Wilderness Society is working hard to end Australia’s deforestation crisis. You can help support our work by making a one-off donation, or help us plan ahead by signing up for monthly giving.
What we’re doing:
Calling on big business to source and sell products free from deforestation.
Advocating for new laws that support the life our lives depend on.
Building a case for rehabilitation funding as a climate solution.
Undertaking research to blow the lid off this hidden crisis.
Monitoring satellite imagery and recording suspicious land clearing.
Organising a grassroots national movement for lasting change.
Educating Australians on the benefits of intact ecosystems.
Community groups bring together like-minded people to make a difference in their local areas.
“Big issues like climate change and deforestation can seem overwhelming,” explains Stephanie, one of our volunteers. “But feeling empowered to make a change can give you direction, hope and happiness.”