Tassie Forests Tour 2026
Tassie’s forests are currently walking a tightrope. Right now, policy reform is underway which could see a continuation of business-as-usual logging, or significant changes - possibly even an end to native forest logging. The outcome hinges on our collective response - join us at our upcoming Tassie Forests Tour to find out how to get involved!
The background:
Back in December, changes to Federal environment laws were announced, including an end to the longstanding exemption enjoyed by the logging industry. Then in May, it was announced that the Tasmanian State Government would pursue a ‘Bilateral Agreement’ to re-devolve approval and regulation powers back down to an industry-captured State government. In recent months, the state government has been working under a veil of secrecy to prepare their proposal to continue logging native forests.
In the coming months we will see the Federal and State Governments undertake public consultation periods as they work towards approving Tassie’s broken logging system. The Wilderness Society is strongly opposed to the Federal government’s ‘rubber stamping’ of ongoing logging and are already mobilising to ensure the best possible outcome for forests.
Get involved:
The Wilderness Society and our allies across the Tasmanian environment movement are already mobilising. This will begin with a series of town hall meetings across the island - St. Mary’s, Ulverstone, Launceston, Deloraine, Huon Valley, Dodges Ferry, New Norfolk, and Hobart.
For those who are eager to get started immediately, you can join our weekly campaign meeting in Launceston and Hobart, from 5:30pm on Wednesdays.
Speakers, follow up events and more updates will be coming soon - RSVP to stay in the loop!
This event will take place on the sovereign and unceded lands of the Palawa people, the rightful owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania.
Parking & Public Access: Street parking is available within 100 metres of the venue. Public transport is available within 300 metres of the venue. The venue is wheelchair accessible (no permanent ramps but a mobile ramp is available upon request).