The international conservation listing of the swift parrot as critically endangered is the wakeup call the government needs to stop logging its habitat.
The scale and frequency of fuel reduction burns have increased from the creation of a buffer zone to what is now broadscale incineration.
It's extraordinary that Minister Groom could not answer questions in parliament today about Tasmanian plans to protect the swift parrot.
Tomorrow's celebration of Threatened Species Day marks the 79th anniversary of the death of the last known thylacine.
The Greens welcome Minister Groom’s commitment to investigate whether Tasmania may apply for funding to stop logging the habitat of threatened species.
The federal Environment minister has invited the Victorian Government to apply for money to stop logging the habitat of the endangered Leadbeater's possum.
Forestry Tasmania are still intent on logging Coupe FD053 at Lapoinya in the State’s north west.
Environment Minister, Matthew Groom, has not denied he intends to delist 12 native animal species from the Tasmanian List of Threatened Species.
The Greens will not be supporting the proposed changes to dam works in the Water Management Act in the amendment Bill tabled by Minister Rockliff.
Environment Minister Matthew Groom today washed his hands of the endangered Swift Parrot.