Land of the Valley of Singing Gold, that was it, once upon a time. ~ The Lord of the Rings

Nothofagus Gunnii, also known as the Tanglefoot Beech, or most commonly as "Fagus", to Tasmanians, is a small (usually 1-2m) deciduous tree endemic to Tasmania, and the only native deciduous tree in Australia.


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As I write this, everything around me is blanketed by a pall of smoke. Three hours drive west of my home, the Tarkine wilderness is burning ( Read more... )

Right everyone,

Let's tell the fools at the EU that maybe speed limits and reduced road transport (among other things) are the answer to global warming, NOT biofuels.

Please ask EU Ministers to oppose a new Directive which will further boost the demand for agrofuels

On Tuesday, 23rd October, MPs in the Standing Committee will be debating the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) Order and there is likely to be a vote in the House of Commons shortly afterwards. The RTFO will make blending of biofuels mandatory in the UK from April 2008. All car drivers will be forced to buy biofuels, including those linked ( Read more... )

Hey everyone,

The idea behind this email action is to make sure that carbon rainforest protection payments actually do what they are supposed to do: protect rainforests, not destroy them!

Action Alert: Protest Failed World Bank Congo Rainforest Policy and Proposed Ill-Conceived Forest Carbon Payments

With regard to the previous post, I think it is important to note that a General Election is imminent in Australia, and the Pulp Mill is shaping up to be a major issue.

A poll released today shows that 27% of voters in the electorates affected by the Pulp Mill would be prepared to switch their vote to the Howard Government if the Environment ( Read more... )

FORESTS/CLIMATE ALERT UPDATE: Final Push Needed as Australia's Final Decision on Horrendous Tasmanian Pulp Mill Expected Soon‏

TAKE ACTION
Please register your opposition to the proposed Tasmanian pulp mill as it is widely reported that a final decision is imminent

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Action Alert: Climate Protection Payments Must Avoid Deforestation of Ancient Rainforests AND Their Industrial DiminishmentAncient rainforests will only fully hold their carbon when strictly protected ( Read more... )