The last tracts of untouched ecosystems, which have had an uninterupted, natural evolution since Gondwanan times, are being felled in East Gippsland. Despite public uproar over the logging of ancient forests, the DNRE continues its woodchip-driven clearfelling. We are doing all we can to negotiate, stop clearfelling and raise awareness. Shining Gums, 4m wide and 60m tall, over 250 years old stand over ancient Sassafras rainforest.
Gliders shriek as they dive out of the canopy, wary being in Powerful Owl territory.
Morning sunbeams feed the tree-ferns, a bird chorus begins, until the sound of chainsaws rips it all apart. We are not on the dole. Get in touch and we'll happily give you an update. I really want to work full time on campaigns at the moment because I believe we are on the verge of a big breakthrough. It's do or die time, with our country's most precious assetts at stake.