Public Forum: Common Ground—is a solution to the forestry conflict possible?

Tasmania’s Upper Florentine Photo: Geoff Law

With your support, the Wilderness Society has been campaigning for the protection of Tasmania’s high-conservation-value forests for over 30 years. Thank you.

For decades now, there has been growing public support for forest protection, yet successive governments have failed to deliver a solution. I believe there is a positive way forward that delivers both environmental protection and a healthy economy.

Tasmania needs to find this new direction, to resolve the debate and heal community wounds. We need to work together to answer the question: how can we protect our natural environment, and make sure we have a strong economy and jobs for all?

Public Forum: Common Ground—is a solution to the forestry conflict possible?

The School of Geography & Environmental Studies at the University of Tasmania has organised a public forum, supported by Environment Tasmania.

What: Common Ground—is a solution to the forestry conflict possible?
When: 6.30–8.30pm, Wednesday 4 November
Where: Centenary Lecture Theatre, UTAS, Sandy Bay campus

Forum Chair
Dr Jamie Kirkpatrick, School of Geography & Environmental Studies

Speakers

Dr Judith Ajani, economist, specialising in plantations, wood products industry, forests & climate change, Australian National University

Gerard Castles, business consultant & former member of the Tasmania Together Community Leaders Group

Dr Chris Harwood, forest plantations researcher, CSIRO, Sustainable Ecosystems and Manager, High-Value Wood Resources Research Programme, CRC for Forestry

Dr Peter McQuillan, Ecologist, University of Tasmania

Following the speakers, there will be a facilitated Q&A session where audience members will be able to ask questions.
Vica Bayley Tasmanian Campaign Director The Wilderness Society (Tasmania) Inc