Xavier visits the Arve

Jenny Weber April 7 Press Release

Acclaimed Australian singer, songwriter Xavier Rudd visited Tasmania’s threatened Southern Forests today ahead of a performance at the Southern Blues and Roots festival.

Xavier Rudd’s visit helps to cast a spotlight on the issue of destructive logging in old growth forests in threatened valleys such as the Weld, Florentine, Styx and Arve.

Xavier Rudd joined with Huon Valley Environment Centre activists on a tour of threatened old growth forests in the Arve Valley.

“I really support the work being done by these activists and the energy they put in to protect Australia’s ancient old growth forests.
I hope to be able to cast an international spotlight onto their efforts. These people are heroes. I thank them for showing me around and I hope to come back soon,” said Xavier Rudd.

“It is inspiring to have such talented and respected artists putting a spotlight on the global significance of pristine forests like the Weld, Florentine, Styx and Arve valleys,” said Huon Valley Environment Centre spokesperson Jenny Weber.

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