Environment
Another tree platform removed; Florentine events …
STILL WILD STILL THREATENED
Another tree platform has been removed by police late yesterday afternoon; the person occupying the platform has climbed away from police and remains up the tree.
And, What’s On: Community events …
THE UPPER FLORENTINE FOREST NEEDS US ALL NOW!
THE LOGGERS ARE GOING IN TO DECIMATE THIS MOST PRISTINE WORLD HERITAGE VALUED ECOSYSTEMS IN A WAY THAT IS COMPLETELY UNJUSTIFIED
COMMUNITY RALLY
Wednesday 6th May
12 mIdday
Parliament Lawns, Hobart
Speakers include Senator Christine Milne – Greens, Vica Bayley – TWIS, Author and Ecologist – Geoff Law, Ed Hill – SWST
There will also be music, updates from the front line, form letters and info stalls, information on the numerous reasons the destruction of the Upper Florentine Valley NEED NOT be destroyed, including Climate Change, timber use form the Upper Florentine, the economic market, threatened species and more.
Please come out in support against these outdated modes of Forest Practise to create changes for a sustainable industry that truly looks after its workers and the environment,
MASSIVE COMMUNITY GATHERING
UPPER FLORENTINE VALLEY
TIMBS TRACK CAR PARK
Sunday 10th May
10am
Speakers, music, art and support for the magnificent Old Growth Forests, the front line activists and a strong message to the Governments and Gunns that we do not want them destroying the World Class Ecosystems.
Please bring wet weather gear, hiking boots, lunch and friends!
See www.stillwildstillthreaterned.org for flyer, updates and to join the mailing list.
SEE YOU ALL THERE, FOR THE FORESTS!
Other things you can contribute to create change and protect remaining tracts of ancient forest ecosystems:
Write letters to the editor of your local newspaper and call up talk back
radio. Get the word out in the media!
The Tasmanian Government.
THE PREMIER OF TASMANIA
David Bartlett, MHA
Level 11. 15 Murray St.
Hobart, TAS 7000
david.bartlett@parliament.tas.gov.au
THE LEADER OF THE LIBERAL PARTY, TASMANIAN DIVISION
Will Hodgman, MHA
Parliament House, Hobart, TAS 7000
will.hodgman@parliament.tas.gov.au
The Australian Government
THE PRIME MINISTER
The Hon. Kevin Rudd MP
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives
Parliament House, Canberra
ACT 2600
Email via the PM.s website . www.pm.gov.au
THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives
Parliament House, Canberra
ACT 2600
Malcolm.Turnbull.MP@aph.gov.au
MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE & THE ARTS
The Hon. Peter Garrett
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives
Parliament House, Canberra
ACT 2600
Peter.garrett.MP@aph.gov.au
tellpeter@petergarrett.com.au
MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND WATER
Senator The Hon. Penny Wong
PO Box 6237
Halifax Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Senator.wong@aph.gov.au
MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY
The Hon Tony Burke MP
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives
Parliament House, Canberra
ACT 2600
Tony.Burke.MP@aph.gov.au
SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENT & WATER
Mr Greg Hunt
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives
Parliament House, Canberra
ACT 2600
Greg.Hunt.MP@aph.gov.au
Wish list for Camp Florentine:
People to visit camp Florentine
Donations: Campaign Fund – Still Wild Still Threatened
Westpac Bank 037001 529183
Legal Fund – Still Wild Still Threatened Legal Fund
Westpac Bank 037001 529191
Tents with standing room
Creativity – get inspired start your own group, art, music, etc
Car pooling
All support is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Still Wild Still Threatened is a grassroots community organisation campaigning for the immediate protection of Tasmania’s ancient forests and the creation of an equitable and environmentally sustainable forestry industry in Tasmania.
www.stillwildstillthreaatened.org
stillwildstillthreatened@gmail.com www.myspace.com/stillwildstillthreatened
PO Box 295. South Hobart TAS 7004