Groom Must Act on Critically Endangered Swift Parrot
Yesterday, the Federal Government silently moved the swift parrot up to critically endangered status under EPBC.
May
2016
6
Threatened Species
May
2016
3
No Respect From Disinterested Liberal Ministers
When the minister got to his feet, I thought he was going to respond but he made no mention of this bird that is in his care.
May
2016
3
Greens Still Standing Alone on Protection of the Swift Parrot
In 2015, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared the swift parrot, the world's fastest parrot, to be critically endangered.
Mar
2016
1
FSC Audit Should End Lapoinya and Mutual Valley Logging
If Forestry Tasmania ever wants to obtain Forest Stewardship Certification it will have to make significant changes to its practises.
Mar
2016
1
Forest Stewardship Certification
The long-awaited Forest Stewardship Council audit report on Forestry Tasmania reveals the GBE has a long way to go before it achieves FSC certification.
Jan
2016
19
Draconian New Protest Laws Used at Lapoinya
More than 70 concerned residents and community members gathered to stand up for the Lapoinya forest, to protest the roading and forestry operations.
Jan
2016
11
Sustainable Forestry Our Future
The increase in Tasmania's wood exports are thanks to sustainable private sector plantation-based forestry, not politics or state government intervention.
Jan
2016
5
Rat Proofing Orange-bellied Parrots
The death of 14 Orange-bellied Parrots by rats from the Environment Department's Hobart breeding facility is a terrible loss.
Dec
2015
17
Premier Should Give Lapoinya a Christmas Reprieve
Now is the time for the Premier to step in and give those who have been fighting for the Lapoinya forest the gift of a Christmas reprieve.
Dec
2015
4
Harriss Deaf to Community Wishes on Lapoinya
The Forests of Lapoinya Action Group met with the Resources Minister, Paul Harriss to plead with him to save their beloved forest and have been shut down.
