Logging of High Conservation Value Forests
The Government has announced plans to let loggers into 400 000 hectares of high conservation value, carbon-rich forests.
Oct
2016
13
takayna / Tarkine
Oct
2016
13
Weak, Short-Sighted Liberals Set to Reignite Forest Wars
Forests in places like Bruny Island, Wielangta, the Blue Tier, North East Highlands and the Tarkine are now under direct threat from Will Hodgman's government.
Oct
2016
12
Liberals Declare War on High Conservation Value Forests
The Hodgman Liberals today declared war on 400 000 hectares of Tasmania's globally significant, carbon rich forests.
Sep
2016
16
Tarkine Decision Gives Hodgman an Out
Today's Federal Court decision gives Premier Hodgman the opportunity to do the right thing and pull out of the case to reopen Tarkine tracks.
Sep
2016
9
Minister Barnett in Cloud Cuckoo Land on FSC
The Minister is living in cloud cuckoo land if he thinks Forestry Tasmania can secure Forest Stewardship Certification under current Liberal policies.
Aug
2016
26
Save the Tarkine Decision Welcome
The Tasmanian Greens commend the Full Court of the Supreme Court on its unanimous decision to dismiss the Government's appeal.
Jul
2016
5
Brand Integrity Requires More than Celebrity
The Tasmanian Greens welcome the appointment of Ray Martin as a Brand Ambassador for the State.
May
2016
26
Hypocrisy from Premier on Aboriginal Heritage
The Premier rightly condemned the vandalism of priceless Aboriginal rock art, yet is fighting in the courts for vandalism to continue in the Tarkine.
May
2016
24
Brooks Evasive on Potential Political Interference with Shree
Mr Brooks attempted to clarify that neither his staff nor his Department were involved in the EPA's response to Shree's failure.
May
2016
24
Brooks Evasive on Shree Minerals, EPA Decision
When Mr Brooks in opposition he was the loudest cheerleader for Shree Minerals. He talked them up as the saviour of the north-west coast.