Here is video clip of The Great Forest petition being tabled in the Parliament of Victoria. The petition was given to Brad Rowswell MP to table in Parliament.
The petition is to implore the State Government of Victoria to establish the Great Forest National Park (GFNP) in the Central Highlands.
See the two sample letters from Martin Curtis and Ruth Brown as examples of what to say to the politicians.
Please see attached for some key papers in this space.
Letters to politicians are very important – see the attached Fact Sheet – the Accounts Sheet show how little the native forest logging industry is worth relative to other industries/sectors – the economic analyses show that Victoria would be better off by $110-$190m a year better off without a native forest logging industry.
Free Seniors PTV travel vouchers are no longer sent automatically by post, you must opt in by registering online. You do not have to create an account, just provide your contact details plus your Seniors Card number, once only for this and following years (until your address changes).
To receive vouchers for 2021, you MUST REGISTER by Sunday 31st July, so do it now, here:
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/concessions-and-free-travel/free-travel-vouchers/free-travel-vouchers-registration-form/#uff
Listen to this interview with our president Jeff McDonell on Community Radio.
8 of us has a wonderful trip we stayed 4 nights in the historic Caves House and Yarrangobilly caves where we visited 3 caves, one with hard hat and torch - we learnt all about stalactites, stalagmites, shawls and columns - stunningly beautiful caves. whilst there we had a swim in the thermal pool and walked along the yarrangobilly river. We took a drive along Long Pains drive to visit the Blue waterholes and Clarke gorge - a fabulous walk along the gorge crossing the river 10 times to get to the waterfall to have out lunch and then back- we also visited Coolamine homestead.
McMillan's Walking Track, 25-29 January 2019
https://mailchi.mp/bushwalkingvictoria/mcmillans-walking-track-jan2019?e=4dd2e4d04e
Bushwalking maps for sale. Mainly Uk feature walks - Coast to Coast, Snowdonia, SW Coast path, Lakes District.
Southern Bibbulmun track in WA and part of Great North Walk NSW. Excellent condition. Cpntact Judy 9781 2037
Volunteers Needed Please! McMillan's Walking Track, 25-29 January 2019. Link to details here:
https://mailchi.mp/bushwalkingvictoria/mcmillans-walking-track-australia-day-weekend?e=4dd2e4d04e
Volunteer recruitment is now open for the 2018/2019 season of Falls Creek Hawkweed Eradication Program Volunteer Surveys. Hawkweeds are a highly invasive pest plant species which could cause major environmental damage in alpine & sub-alpine areas of Australia if not eradicated early.
Participating in the Falls Creek Volunteer surveys is a great way to help protect the Victorian Alps from this dangerous weed, as well as a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the magnificent alpine environment during the green summer months.