Victorian Forest Alliance
@vicforestalliance.bsky.social
Alliance of grassroots groups fighting for protection & restoration of native forests on stolen land.
The Victorian Forest Alliance has a new monthly giving program — the VFA Forest Champions — to build a strong, sustainable base of support for our forests. 🌳🐦
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
December 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Victorian Forest Alliance has a new monthly giving program — the VFA Forest Champions — to build a strong, sustainable base of support for our forests. 🌳🐦
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
We've created a downloadable submission guide to help you contribute to the Draft Greater Glider Recovery Plan. 🐭
Head to our website to read more and download the guide.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/greater_glid...
Submissions due December 19th.
Head to our website to read more and download the guide.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/greater_glid...
Submissions due December 19th.
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
We've created a downloadable submission guide to help you contribute to the Draft Greater Glider Recovery Plan. 🐭
Head to our website to read more and download the guide.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/greater_glid...
Submissions due December 19th.
Head to our website to read more and download the guide.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/greater_glid...
Submissions due December 19th.
We need accountability in our forest management. We need to lift the lid on planned burns.
If you've seen a planned burn go wrong, sent in a report to our Citizen's Database. Let's hold them to account.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_repo...
If you've seen a planned burn go wrong, sent in a report to our Citizen's Database. Let's hold them to account.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_repo...
December 4, 2025 at 5:52 AM
We need accountability in our forest management. We need to lift the lid on planned burns.
If you've seen a planned burn go wrong, sent in a report to our Citizen's Database. Let's hold them to account.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_repo...
If you've seen a planned burn go wrong, sent in a report to our Citizen's Database. Let's hold them to account.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_repo...
“It’s an incredible discovery that not only strengthens our understanding of local biodiversity but also highlights the value of investing in nature as part of our regional economy.”
snowyrivermail.com.au/14269/rare-f...
snowyrivermail.com.au/14269/rare-f...
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 AM
“It’s an incredible discovery that not only strengthens our understanding of local biodiversity but also highlights the value of investing in nature as part of our regional economy.”
snowyrivermail.com.au/14269/rare-f...
snowyrivermail.com.au/14269/rare-f...
A brilliant Zylstra/Lindenmayer article published this week in the Conversation talks us through the science and history of planned burning on the Australian continent. 🔥
➡ theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
➡ theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
December 4, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A brilliant Zylstra/Lindenmayer article published this week in the Conversation talks us through the science and history of planned burning on the Australian continent. 🔥
➡ theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
➡ theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
Submissions into the EPBC reform package close tomorrow.
The laws that govern nature across this entire continent are up for debate and change. This is a massive opportunity, and also a massive concern.
Submission guide from EJA:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
The laws that govern nature across this entire continent are up for debate and change. This is a massive opportunity, and also a massive concern.
Submission guide from EJA:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Submissions into the EPBC reform package close tomorrow.
The laws that govern nature across this entire continent are up for debate and change. This is a massive opportunity, and also a massive concern.
Submission guide from EJA:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
The laws that govern nature across this entire continent are up for debate and change. This is a massive opportunity, and also a massive concern.
Submission guide from EJA:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
REPOST from the amazing @kinglakeforest.bsky.social who conducted an incredible Bioblitz. Congratulations to all involved!
"We’re so grateful to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first every bioblitz. It was epic. 100 people conducting 15 surveys over 12 hours."
"We’re so grateful to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first every bioblitz. It was epic. 100 people conducting 15 surveys over 12 hours."
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
REPOST from the amazing @kinglakeforest.bsky.social who conducted an incredible Bioblitz. Congratulations to all involved!
"We’re so grateful to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first every bioblitz. It was epic. 100 people conducting 15 surveys over 12 hours."
"We’re so grateful to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first every bioblitz. It was epic. 100 people conducting 15 surveys over 12 hours."
"Wombat Forestcare members and supporters are celebrating the creation of three new national parks – Wombat-Lerderderg, Mount Buangor and Pyrenees national parks. The flora, fauna and fungi of these forests will be protected for future generations."
wombatforestcare.org.au/index.php/ne...
wombatforestcare.org.au/index.php/ne...
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
"Wombat Forestcare members and supporters are celebrating the creation of three new national parks – Wombat-Lerderderg, Mount Buangor and Pyrenees national parks. The flora, fauna and fungi of these forests will be protected for future generations."
wombatforestcare.org.au/index.php/ne...
wombatforestcare.org.au/index.php/ne...
Only a few days left to input into the EPBC reform package - there's an easy guide made by @enviro_justice_australia:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Only a few days left to input into the EPBC reform package - there's an easy guide made by @enviro_justice_australia:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
"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...
Reforms to our federal environmental laws are being rushed through the Senate by Murray Watt. We need everyone to make a submission before December 5th! 🦜🌳
@enviro_justice_australia have put together a submission guide with all the info you need:
➡ envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
@enviro_justice_australia have put together a submission guide with all the info you need:
➡ envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
November 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Reforms to our federal environmental laws are being rushed through the Senate by Murray Watt. We need everyone to make a submission before December 5th! 🦜🌳
@enviro_justice_australia have put together a submission guide with all the info you need:
➡ envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
@enviro_justice_australia have put together a submission guide with all the info you need:
➡ envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
"Australian Wildlife Conservancy field ecologist Hannah Nichols said bandicoots played a disproportionate role in regulating the environment around them, by turning over thousands of tonnes of soil."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
"Australian Wildlife Conservancy field ecologist Hannah Nichols said bandicoots played a disproportionate role in regulating the environment around them, by turning over thousands of tonnes of soil."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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
On Saturday 15 November, 12–2 pm, join “Forests Are Our Future” rally at the State Library
Let’s take to the streets and show that Victorians want real action to protect our native forests and the climate they sustain.
ausrebellion.earth/events
Let’s take to the streets and show that Victorians want real action to protect our native forests and the climate they sustain.
ausrebellion.earth/events
November 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
On Saturday 15 November, 12–2 pm, join “Forests Are Our Future” rally at the State Library
Let’s take to the streets and show that Victorians want real action to protect our native forests and the climate they sustain.
ausrebellion.earth/events
Let’s take to the streets and show that Victorians want real action to protect our native forests and the climate they sustain.
ausrebellion.earth/events
“Yet these bills leave serious gaps: the new regulator lacks independence and appropriate powers, and the minister retains sweeping powers to sidestep environmental protections."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“Yet these bills leave serious gaps: the new regulator lacks independence and appropriate powers, and the minister retains sweeping powers to sidestep environmental protections."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The moves to legislate over 65,000 hectares of national park in Victoria’s Central West are something to be celebrated.
But what about the forests of Eastern and Central Western Victoria? What about the proposed Great Forest National Park?
GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK NOW.
But what about the forests of Eastern and Central Western Victoria? What about the proposed Great Forest National Park?
GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK NOW.
November 6, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The moves to legislate over 65,000 hectares of national park in Victoria’s Central West are something to be celebrated.
But what about the forests of Eastern and Central Western Victoria? What about the proposed Great Forest National Park?
GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK NOW.
But what about the forests of Eastern and Central Western Victoria? What about the proposed Great Forest National Park?
GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK NOW.
The magnificent forests of Central and Eastern Victoria urgently need protection. We need a GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK now. 🌳
#greatforestnationalpark
#greatforestnationalpark
November 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The magnificent forests of Central and Eastern Victoria urgently need protection. We need a GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK now. 🌳
#greatforestnationalpark
#greatforestnationalpark
BEAM Mitchell Environment Group are having their 2025 AGM and a spectacular talk on the Golden Sun Moth!
🗓️ Saturday 8 November, from 4:00pm
📍 Gavan Hall, Broadford
RSVP via their website:
www.beam.org.au/events-1/gol...
🗓️ Saturday 8 November, from 4:00pm
📍 Gavan Hall, Broadford
RSVP via their website:
www.beam.org.au/events-1/gol...
November 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
BEAM Mitchell Environment Group are having their 2025 AGM and a spectacular talk on the Golden Sun Moth!
🗓️ Saturday 8 November, from 4:00pm
📍 Gavan Hall, Broadford
RSVP via their website:
www.beam.org.au/events-1/gol...
🗓️ Saturday 8 November, from 4:00pm
📍 Gavan Hall, Broadford
RSVP via their website:
www.beam.org.au/events-1/gol...
"He said the vigorous nature of regrowth after a fire created flammable material, whereas older forest material was less flammable, known as disturbance-stimulated flammability."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
"He said the vigorous nature of regrowth after a fire created flammable material, whereas older forest material was less flammable, known as disturbance-stimulated flammability."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
"The Bug Hunt is about turning curiosity into mass participation. The more eyes out there, the more vital information we can feed back to iNaturalist's experts."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...?
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 AM
"The Bug Hunt is about turning curiosity into mass participation. The more eyes out there, the more vital information we can feed back to iNaturalist's experts."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...?
Join the FoE Forest Collective for this epic trip: Buffalo Plateau Wander!
www.melbournefoe.org.au/buffalo_plat...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/buffalo_plat...
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Join the FoE Forest Collective for this epic trip: Buffalo Plateau Wander!
www.melbournefoe.org.au/buffalo_plat...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/buffalo_plat...
This Friday - join the @foemelbourne forest collective, who are a VFA member group, on one of their regular work trips into the Wombat Forest with DJAARA.
Come and learn from Djaara TOs about their forest management approaches, and support with some labour.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_work_...
Come and learn from Djaara TOs about their forest management approaches, and support with some labour.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_work_...
October 28, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This Friday - join the @foemelbourne forest collective, who are a VFA member group, on one of their regular work trips into the Wombat Forest with DJAARA.
Come and learn from Djaara TOs about their forest management approaches, and support with some labour.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_work_...
Come and learn from Djaara TOs about their forest management approaches, and support with some labour.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_work_...
Join this important forest rally with @xrvic_aus on November 15th!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Join this important forest rally with @xrvic_aus on November 15th!
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Some great coverage in the ABC this week deals with the complexities of planned burning in Victoria. Prof. David Lindenmayer is widely quoted.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
October 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Some great coverage in the ABC this week deals with the complexities of planned burning in Victoria. Prof. David Lindenmayer is widely quoted.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
The VFA has created an incredible online education program over the last two years - and all the recordings are available for free viewing on our website. 🦜
The last three webinars told stories of giant trees, native plantations, grassroots action, and forest fire science.
The last three webinars told stories of giant trees, native plantations, grassroots action, and forest fire science.
October 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The VFA has created an incredible online education program over the last two years - and all the recordings are available for free viewing on our website. 🦜
The last three webinars told stories of giant trees, native plantations, grassroots action, and forest fire science.
The last three webinars told stories of giant trees, native plantations, grassroots action, and forest fire science.