Issues

At the heart of Tasmania's Southern Forests, wild rivers flow through valleys containing forests which evolved from the ancient continent of Gondwanaland. In the valleys of the  Styx, UpperFlorentine, Middle Huon, Weld, and Upper Derwent flourish some of the world's oldest and mostspectacular ecosystems. Magnificent oldgrowth Eucalypt forests, the world's tallest hardwoodtrees, and ancient Tolkienesque rainforest lap against those parts of the south west landscape that have received protection. Along the eastern boundary of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, encircled by incredibly beautiful mountains and alpine regions that are protected,these large areas of pristine forest are intentionally left unreserved. These forests have been given a death sentence, at the hands of the woodchippers. These areas have been identified by experts including government bodies as being of World Heritage in their own right and as being significant for maintaining the integrity of the existing protected areas.

upper florentine - Kip Nunn (Zoned For Logging)

SIGNIFICANT VALUES

DESTROYED BY INDUSTRIAL LOGGING

Areas of World Heritage value adjacent to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area e.g. the Styx, Upper Derwent, Weld, Middle Huon and Upper Florentine. Oldgrowth forest communities including Eucalyptus regnans, the world's tallest flowering plant and hardwood tree with individuals growing to over 90 metres. Habitat including for endangered animals and plants, such as the Wedge-tailed Eagle which is facing a 90% chance of extinction in Tasmania.1

The logging of old-growth forests destroys and removes habitat needed for the survival of species that depend on them. The destruction of habitat through activities like logging has been identified as the main

past (and present) cause of the endangerment and extinction of species in all vegetated countries on Earth. This has led to serious declines in both the abundance and distribution of many plant and animal

species. Present reserve systems have been extensively criticised by the scientific community for failing to protect biodiversity and individual species.

The protection of Tasmania's ancient forests is an issue of national and global significance. People from all around the world have demonstrated their support for the protection of these world heritage value forests.

On September 1st 2009 actions were held around the world to call for world heritage protection of Tasmania's ancient forests and an end to the industrial scale woodchipping that is destroying these globally renowned pristine forests. Participating  Australian cities included: Hobart, Melbourne, Canberra and Newcastle. International participants included: Scotland, Switzerland, Italy and Ireland.

What You Can Do 
This is a global issue. Take a stand against the destruction of world heritage value forests in Tasmania. Hold an action or event in your city. Send us a photo to include on this page. Lets show the Australian government that the whole world is watching, and that the international community will not tolerate the destruction of the world's remaining old growth forests.

Email photos of your action to: stillwildstillthreatened@gmail.com

Australia

Hobart: Paliament House, Hobart (01-09-09)	Hobart: Parliament House, Hobart (01-09-09)	Hobart: (01-09-09)
Adelaide: (01-09-09)	Canberra: Parliament House, Canberra (01-09-09)	Newcastle: (01-09-09)	Melbourne: (01-09-09)

International

Switzerland: Lucerne, Switzerland (01-09-09)	Scotland: Edinburgh (01-09-09)	Ireland: Bublin (01-09-09)	Italy: Milan (01-09-09)	UK
London: (26-01-09)	Auckland NZ: 9-10-09	Auckland NZ: 9-10-09	Auckland NZ: 9-10-09