Pages tagged "Forests"
Friday June 19 Strzelecki Forest Action
At College Creek, a site of National Conservation Significance, currently being logged.
Woodchip Exports Stopped as Rudd Neglects Forests
Major woodchip exports are disrupted today as forest conservationists take action at ports in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.
Victorian Forest Meeting
A great chance to catch-up on what's happening with forest campaigning in Victoria, with speakers and reports from around the state. Saturday May 16.
Brumby Government set to increase native forest logging volumes
Friends of the Earth and Wombat Forest Society today expressed alarm at planned increases in sawlog volumes from native forest logging in Eastern Victoria.
AFTER THE FIRESTORM : Bushfires and Climate Change
Public forum: What role did climate change play in the Black Saturday fires?
How can we ensure Victoria is protected from extreme fire events?
Tuesday April 7
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Strzelecki Koala Appeal. $20,000 Fundraising Appeal
Friends of the Earth is asking for assistance in raising money to protect the Strzelecki Koala, the only 'genetically diverse' koala population left in Victoria and South Australia
Nippon Paper Buys into Logging Controversy
The new owner of Maryvale Pulp Mill, Nippon Paper, has immediately been involved in a controversy over logging sites of National Conservation Significance in the Strzelecki Ranges.
Read moreVictoria devastated by fires
Like everyone else in Victoria we are in a state of shock and sadness as fires continue to rip through much of the state. Please check here to find out how to support affected communities.
Read moreVictoria's forests - a family day in October
... Help protect and get informed about Victoria's red gum wetlands andforests.
... Learn about the exciting new science behind Green Carbon and find out what you can do to fight climate change
Come along for a fun and informative day for adults and kids. A repeat of last year's event, the day will combine informative talks and information stalls with entertainment for all ages, including bands, a treasure hunt, face-painting, circus skills workshops, colouring-in and painting activities
Saturday October 11:10am - 2pm
CERES Environmental Park
Corner of Roberts and Stewart Streets
Brunswick East
Boycott Reflex Paper
On a positive side, the new facility will reduce PaperlinX's need for chlorine bleaching, with almost no dioxin outputs into the Latrobe River and Bass Strait occurring after the new facility is constructed.
For more information see: www.australianpaper.forests.org.au/index2/updates11-02.htm
