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The Ash Forest Restoration Project
September 11, 2023
'Ash forests’ – forest comprised of Mountain Ash, Alpine Ash, or sometimes both – are some of the most iconic forest types in Victoria, or even the world. Covering around 500,000 ha of Victoria...
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June 28, 2023
Following on from the wonderful news that clearfell logging will end Jan 1 2024 in Victoria, right now is a critical time for considering future forest management and supporting First Nations communities in their...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareExtreme logging in the Upper Ovens
May 31, 2023
In March, Friends of the Earth (FoE) campaigners visited north eastern Victoria as part of a longer trip highlighting threats to the landscapes of the high country. While we were focused on the threat...
Read More 1 Reaction Share189+ concerned forest protectors oppose anti-protest laws the day they come into effect
May 22, 2023
On Saturday May 20, people from all across the state headed out to the forest and entered areas scheduled for harvesting by VicForests in defiance of new anti-protest laws aimed at cracking down on...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMass meeting endorses a state-wide action for forests
May 12, 2023
Across Australia, new anti-protest laws are being passed in order to silence dissent on rapid action for climate and the environment. In Victoria peaceful forest protectors are facing up to 12 months of jail...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareCommunity action to defend Victoria’s high country forests in the Alpine regions
May 12, 2023
The Friends of the Earth Melbourne Forest Collective has launched a campaign working closely with regional communities to protect Victoria’s high country in the Alpine regions. Disappointingly, these areas have become under imminent threat...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareProtecting Victoria’s native forests for a safe climate
May 12, 2023
Victoria’s native forests are wonderful places with an incredible array of plants, animals and fungi seen nowhere else on earth. These forests are not only important for biodiversity and the wildlife that relies on...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareA rescue plan for the Snow Gums
May 05, 2023
Across the mountains of south eastern Australia, climate change is already driving profound change. In many places in the high country of NSW and Victoria, the Alpine Ash are in freefall as more frequent...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareMountain roadtrip report back
March 21, 2023
Much of FoE’s work happens in regional communities. In 2023 we think its time to be catching up with our allies in the regions, meet new friends and supporters, and build the profile of...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareForest protection rally February 7
February 10, 2023
Each year, on the first sitting day of the Victorian parliament, Friends of the Earth hosts a community gathering outside the building to remind the parliament that the community want to see meaningful action...
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