KinglakeForest
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Advocating for the protection of native forests in Victoria. Please sign our petition to end unscientific planned burns!
https://www.change.org/p/stop-broadscale-burning-of-native-forest?fbclid=IwAR3tGhvpEBb6xsLzMeJoXmpmZ6nJTgZJ3m5lPlb5bSrry45LQLjfiPgCgu8
https://www.change.org/p/stop-broadscale-burning-of-native-forest?fbclid=IwAR3tGhvpEBb6xsLzMeJoXmpmZ6nJTgZJ3m5lPlb5bSrry45LQLjfiPgCgu8
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Why FFMV sucks. Another installment in a never ending series.
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"If large-scale prescribed burning and incentives to backburn ended, the area burned annually would immediately fall 87%, leaving only fires started by lightning, accident or arson."
"Authorities need to heavily invest in rapid fire detection and attack."
theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
"Authorities need to heavily invest in rapid fire detection and attack."
theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
In 1939, a Royal Commission found burning forests leads to more bushfires. But this cycle of destruction can be stopped
After devastating fires in 1939, authorities began burning forests to reduce fuel load. But we now know this creates conditions for even worse fires.
theconversation.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 AM
"If large-scale prescribed burning and incentives to backburn ended, the area burned annually would immediately fall 87%, leaving only fires started by lightning, accident or arson."
"Authorities need to heavily invest in rapid fire detection and attack."
theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
"Authorities need to heavily invest in rapid fire detection and attack."
theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
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www.palestinefairtradeaustralia.org.au
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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"Prescribed burning resets the clock, giving a few short years with an open understorey. But the void is soon filled by flammable fast-growing shrubs."
theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
"Prescribed burning resets the clock, giving a few short years with an open understorey. But the void is soon filled by flammable fast-growing shrubs."
theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
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This is a clearly written, evidenced-based article by two highly respected academics.
So it probably won't be read by anyone at Forest Fire Management Victoria.
So it probably won't be read by anyone at Forest Fire Management Victoria.
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This is a clearly written, evidenced-based article by two highly respected academics.
So it probably won't be read by anyone at Forest Fire Management Victoria.
So it probably won't be read by anyone at Forest Fire Management Victoria.
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BREAKING‼️ Greenpeace have scaled and blocked a coal ship bound for Newcastle today for #RisingTide, deploying a banner with a message to Labor 👉🏼 “Phase Out Coal and Gas”.
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/greenpe...
www.greenpeace.org.au/news/greenpe...
November 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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1/3 In among some good news, #7 remains the real kicker:
The restoration contributions fund will "relax “like-for-like” rules that previously required offsets to deliver an environmental benefit for the same species or ecosystem affected by a development."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The restoration contributions fund will "relax “like-for-like” rules that previously required offsets to deliver an environmental benefit for the same species or ecosystem affected by a development."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Seven ways Australia’s nature laws are changing after Labor’s deal with the Greens
Legislation to reform the EPBC Act runs to hundreds of pages – here are the main changes
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
1/3 In among some good news, #7 remains the real kicker:
The restoration contributions fund will "relax “like-for-like” rules that previously required offsets to deliver an environmental benefit for the same species or ecosystem affected by a development."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The restoration contributions fund will "relax “like-for-like” rules that previously required offsets to deliver an environmental benefit for the same species or ecosystem affected by a development."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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This is definitely a blind spot in the EPBC Act reform bills.
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This is definitely a blind spot in the EPBC Act reform bills.
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
The awful reality of what Forest Fire Management is doing to our precious forests.
From the Victorian Forest Alliance Instagram page. Photos from Friends of Bats and Habitat Gippsland.
From the Victorian Forest Alliance Instagram page. Photos from Friends of Bats and Habitat Gippsland.
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The awful reality of what Forest Fire Management is doing to our precious forests.
From the Victorian Forest Alliance Instagram page. Photos from Friends of Bats and Habitat Gippsland.
From the Victorian Forest Alliance Instagram page. Photos from Friends of Bats and Habitat Gippsland.
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As EPBC reforms get framed as political tussles & deal-making, don't forget ongoing colonialism, what's at stake on Indigenous lands, and their warnings that bad amendments & inadequate environmental laws "risk irreversible damage to country, culture and communities"
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
As EPBC reforms get framed as political tussles & deal-making, don't forget ongoing colonialism, what's at stake on Indigenous lands, and their warnings that bad amendments & inadequate environmental laws "risk irreversible damage to country, culture and communities"
This is another strong argument against logging: the reduction in canopy it causes exposes gliders to added predation by owls.
Two rare Australian animals captured together in one photo. Sadly, one is eating the other.
au.news.yahoo.com/photographer...
au.news.yahoo.com/photographer...
Aussie woman unknowingly captures extraordinarily rare detail in bush photo
Most experts would dream of seeing just one of these two species. Find out more.
au.news.yahoo.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This is another strong argument against logging: the reduction in canopy it causes exposes gliders to added predation by owls.
'Asked if the staff exited the vehicles and assessed any nests or hollows on foot, the DBCA did not respond and declined to provide any data or copies of its assessments.'
The contempt this agency has for the public as well as any experts who contradict it is extraordinary.
The contempt this agency has for the public as well as any experts who contradict it is extraordinary.
Environmental and conservation experts in Western Australia challenge claims by Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn that two endangered bird species were not present in a patch of Great Southern bushland set ablaze.
Conservationists condemn prescribed burn in cockatoo nesting area
Environmental and conservation experts in Western Australia challenge claims by Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn that two endangered bird species were not present in a patch of Great Southern bushland set ablaze.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
'Asked if the staff exited the vehicles and assessed any nests or hollows on foot, the DBCA did not respond and declined to provide any data or copies of its assessments.'
The contempt this agency has for the public as well as any experts who contradict it is extraordinary.
The contempt this agency has for the public as well as any experts who contradict it is extraordinary.
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Any centrist uttering "don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good" is an absolute guaranteed pre-emptive alarm they're about to do something extremely bad
When @australianlabor.bsky.social trots out a warning to The Greens "not to "make the perfect the enemy of the good"" you can absolutely bet they're going to offer up crud & join forces with LNP to deploy media beat up strategies against people who want to prevent rubbishing of EPBC laws
Labor offers Greens forestry deal in exchange for support on environment laws
The ABC has been told the federal government is willing to ensure native forestry complies with tougher new standards within three years if the Greens back the reforms.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Any centrist uttering "don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good" is an absolute guaranteed pre-emptive alarm they're about to do something extremely bad
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Australians are being asked to believe we can protect nature by exploiting it faster and with less scrutiny
-Virginia Young
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
-Virginia Young
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Australians are being asked to believe we can protect nature by exploiting it faster and with less scrutiny
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Australians are being asked to believe we can protect nature by exploiting it faster and with less scrutiny
-Virginia Young
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
-Virginia Young
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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My mums cats still need homes, they also need a foster on the central coast in the meantime. If anyone can help at all, even just asking around, please do 🙏
This is the last thing I can do for her, and it would mean everything if I can just make sure they’re okay 🙏
This is the last thing I can do for her, and it would mean everything if I can just make sure they’re okay 🙏
Phoebe and Steve. Please ask around if you can, I know it’s a big ask but I’m desperate to find them a good home
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My mums cats still need homes, they also need a foster on the central coast in the meantime. If anyone can help at all, even just asking around, please do 🙏
This is the last thing I can do for her, and it would mean everything if I can just make sure they’re okay 🙏
This is the last thing I can do for her, and it would mean everything if I can just make sure they’re okay 🙏
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Friday music
November 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Friday music
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“Once you take their habitat away, they die, so logging this forest is a really permanent end to these creatures. It’s quite heartbreaking.”
Conservationists are calling for timber harvesting to be prevented close to endangered greater habitat.
au.yahoo.com/news/late-ni...
Conservationists are calling for timber harvesting to be prevented close to endangered greater habitat.
au.yahoo.com/news/late-ni...
Late-night discovery in bushland sparks fears for rare Aussie animal: 'Epic failure'
Few people are aware of this 1.7kg animal that lives high in Australia's trees. Find out more.
au.yahoo.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
“Once you take their habitat away, they die, so logging this forest is a really permanent end to these creatures. It’s quite heartbreaking.”
Conservationists are calling for timber harvesting to be prevented close to endangered greater habitat.
au.yahoo.com/news/late-ni...
Conservationists are calling for timber harvesting to be prevented close to endangered greater habitat.
au.yahoo.com/news/late-ni...
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Rules meant to protect endangered gliders increase risk of localised extinction, scientists say www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
'Absolute madness': Environment groups decry glider survey results
New data points to the "systemic" under-reporting of greater glider dens within areas earmarked for logging in NSW, which scientists say could result in localised extinctions.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Rules meant to protect endangered gliders increase risk of localised extinction, scientists say www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Not great footage but check out this Leadbeater’s possum I saw last night! Fastest thing I’ve ever seen in the trees, so good
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Not great footage but check out this Leadbeater’s possum I saw last night! Fastest thing I’ve ever seen in the trees, so good
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In a busy week, I delayed reading Tim's post because they always deserve focused attention, and wow, this one really hit home. The call to action - and the hope! - that I needed.
Just here to remind you that, with “net zero”, we’re having a meaningless argument about a meaningless frame in order to distract from the single most important and meaningful issue confronting us.
This is politics today.
We should stop wasting time and energy and build a new system.
This is politics today.
We should stop wasting time and energy and build a new system.
Net zero reality and the extinction of politics-as-usual
On words without meaning, meaning without worlds
The sheer inanity, the ecocidal banality of our current political discourse was encapsulated perfectly this morning on the floor of the House of Repre...
in-between-days.ghost.io
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
In a busy week, I delayed reading Tim's post because they always deserve focused attention, and wow, this one really hit home. The call to action - and the hope! - that I needed.
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This case could set an important legal precedent to enhance transparency and scrutiny when it comes to protecting threatened species from logging in Tasmania’s forests.
envirojustice.org.au/.../swift-pa...
envirojustice.org.au/.../swift-pa...
November 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This case could set an important legal precedent to enhance transparency and scrutiny when it comes to protecting threatened species from logging in Tasmania’s forests.
envirojustice.org.au/.../swift-pa...
envirojustice.org.au/.../swift-pa...
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The VFA has launched a citizen's database on PLANNED BURNS: to lift the lid on destructive fire management conducted by FFMV. 🔥
See something? Report. Help us collect evidence on the blatant mismanagement of fire in our forests.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_reports_planned_burns
See something? Report. Help us collect evidence on the blatant mismanagement of fire in our forests.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_reports_planned_burns
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The VFA has launched a citizen's database on PLANNED BURNS: to lift the lid on destructive fire management conducted by FFMV. 🔥
See something? Report. Help us collect evidence on the blatant mismanagement of fire in our forests.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_reports_planned_burns
See something? Report. Help us collect evidence on the blatant mismanagement of fire in our forests.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_reports_planned_burns
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Sunday night, time to relax. No, time to get furious after hearing about the sponsors of WA's recent Biodiversity Conference, which included Alcoa, Woodside and South 32. These destructive companies are the enemies of biodiversity and should be blacklisted. But instead...
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Sunday night, time to relax. No, time to get furious after hearing about the sponsors of WA's recent Biodiversity Conference, which included Alcoa, Woodside and South 32. These destructive companies are the enemies of biodiversity and should be blacklisted. But instead...
A good summary of how the Victorian government is looking to resume logging (for 'forest health' lol).
States also need to strengthen their nature protection laws. State governments are environmental criminals.
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
Focusing on the EPBC but dropping the ball on protection
While national environmental attention is fixed on EPBC Act reforms in Canberra, some Australian states have dropped the ball on forest protection – and this is seriously undermining Australia’s targe...
johnmenadue.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
A good summary of how the Victorian government is looking to resume logging (for 'forest health' lol).