Forest Issues
Opinion Piece - The Central Highlands – Melbourne’s Mountain Forest Sanctuary
Healesville was once (1980’s) sign-posted on the road in from Yarra Glen…
‘HEALESVILLE - GATEWAY TO MELBOURNE’S MOUNTAIN FOREST SANCTUARY’
Road maps used to show (1970’s) the State Forest of the region as the ‘Central Highlands Sanctuary.’
We hope the past sentiments that evidently valued the beauty and natural history aspects of the area will be reaffirmed in the near future.
Our Disappearing Forests Survey Results
Our Disappearing Forest survey results - 30% of approximately 300 attendees completed surveys, 92% want the forest managed for biodiversity, 0% want the status quo, 90% want an immediate transition to plantations, 72% want end end to all native forest logging, 76% want to support a boycott campaign against brands that use native forest wood and 63% are reconsidering their state and/or federal vote Read More
VicForests Review by the Department of Treasury and Finance 2010 instead of the Auditor-General
The Auditor-General was supposed to audit VicForests before the next state election, but just as it was about to announce the deadline for submissions, the state government swooped in and the Department of Treasury and Finance (i.e. VicForests' shareholder) decided they would do a review first. The following are a number of submissions made from regional groups Read More
Massive Monarch at Risk
One of the state's, if not Australia's, oldest and largest tree has been discovered adjacent to several large logging coupes in Toolangi. Set amidst the western-most area of Gondwanic remnant rain forest, this tree's massive waistline could break national records. The tree is in a vulnerable part of state forest which is open to logging. Read more
The logging of Mt St Leonard
In 2008 VicForests started a coupe which has recently been completed and is now visible on the side of the mountain. VicForests have now requested to log two more coupes that will be visible from Yarra Glen, School Lane, the Main Street of Healesville and the balcony of Innocent Bystander.
Indicators of Sustainability for Victoria's Native Forest
The major indicators of sustainability for Victoria's native forest logging are: VicForests' financial position, the rate of forest regeneration, the State of the Forests Report, the CAR Reserve System, legislation, alleged breaches Read More
Logging the National Trail
Created as a tourism and environmental icon as part of Australia's Bicentennial celebrations, the Australian Bicentennial National Trail (ABNT) is a 5,330 km multi-use trail. Most people are surprised by Environment Minister Gavin Jenning's decision to allow logging of the Australian Bicentential National Trail. Public safety zones around the logging areas make it illegal to use the Victorian end in Toolangi. Other logging in the area is going to impact the recently proposed CJ Dennis Memorial trail that will connect Kinglake and the Monda Track. Read More
Sicforests
SicForests is a new website reviewing the activities of the state government's logging company. The site provides some insights into VicForests - native forest logging company and their business practices.
