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News & Updates
24.4.09: Tasmanian logging means climate impact. Read article.
23.4.09: Brumby Government set to increase native forest logging volumes. Read article. 7.4.09: Proposal to burn native forest wood for power. Read article. 4.4.09: Forest audit puts focus on climate change. Read article. 3.4.09: Vic Government destroying pre-Columbus trees. Read article. 31.3.09: Labor attacked on forest credits plan. Read article (1), (2). 14.3.09: Woodchips With Everything. Read George Monbiot article. 2.3.09: Extra forest growth soaks fifth of carbon emissions. Read article. 21.2.09: Eco-activist spotlight: Saving forests, halting climate change. Read article. 19.2.09: One-fifth of fossil-fuel emissions absorbed by threatened forests. Read media release. 31.1.09: Australian Forests and Climate Alliance launched. Read Media Release. 9.1.09: Gunns sue activists as climate crimes continue. Read articles: (1), (2), (3) . 6.1.09: Farms die for Rudd's trees. Read article. 4.1.09: Research helps scientists study carbon storage. Read article. 16.12.08: Forests and climate change protesters shut down woodchip mill. View media (1), (2), (3). 8.12.08: Talking Trees in Poznan: The Shape of Forests to Come. Read article. 1.12.08: Malcolm Turnbull surrenders in Coalition row over forests plan. Read article. 17.11.08: Forests may play overlooked role in regulating climate. Read article. 13.11.08: Carbon trading tension mounts in PNG. Read article. 9.11.08: Two new national parks for Victoria. Read article. 28.10.08: Last koala habitats get the chop. Read article. 25.10.08: A week of violence in Tasmania's forests. Read article. 21.10.08: Bartlett out-of-step on forestry and climate change. Read media release. 10.10.08: Tassie Giant Tree reveals forest's hidden secrets. Read article. 6.10.08: Action sought on river gums. Read article. 25.9.08: Environmentalists decry BC Government's exclusive focus on "using wood" as forest climate strategy. Read article. 22.9.08: Carr targets PM on logging- Chips are down for loggers. Read SMH articles (1), (2). 10.9.08: Old-growth forests absorb CO2 too: study. Read ABC article. Read AFP article. 9.9.08: Mass mailout to calls for forest action. Read article. 5.9.08: Old-growth forests worth more standing than fallen, study says. Read article. 3.9.08: Plantation forests could 'drive up emissions'. Read transcript. 2.09.08: Exporting Tasmanian forests as "fuel wood": a climate disaster. Read media release (1). Read media release (2). 25.8.08: The Need for a New Forest Politics. Read article. 18.8.08: Environment groups highlight forest value as Climate Change minister opens forestry conference. Read media release. 16.8.08: Carbon criminals, forests and climate change. Read GreenLeft Weekly story. 13.8.08: MP rules out native forests power. Read story. 12.8.08: Smoke-and-mirrors forestry debate hides truth. Read article. 5.8.08: Green Carbon paper reveals Australia's forgotten climate change solution: Read SMH article. Read Age article. Read Mercury article. 28.7.08: Ancient tree needs help. Read article. 17.7.08: Green Paper fails to recognise Green Carbon. Read Media Release. 10.7.08: Forests and climate change – examining the spin. Read article. 8.7.08: Peter Garrett rejects heritage call to protect eucalypt forests. Read article. 8.7.08: Expert highlights Tassie forest carbon role. Read article. 5.7.08: Garnaut's Forgotten Forests. Read media release. 4.7.08: Garnaut’s policy doesn’t match his science. Read media release. 28.6.08: Feeling the heat on carbon. Read article. 20.6.08: Carbon policy and Tasmania's forests. Read Stateline transcript. 19.6.08: Logging agreements review 'overdue'. Read article. 22.5.08: NZ Greens press Lennon on climate change. Read story. 19.5.08: Australian Government under fire for failing to protect forests. Read FoE media release. 17.5.08: Vote for the Huon Valley Environment Centre on Myspace. News Archive |
Welcome to coolforests.org,
an online resource dedicated to highlighting the importance of
preserving Australia's old forests in the fight against global warming.
As we work to combat climate change, preserving our remaining old
forests represents one of the easiest, cheapest and quickest ways to
reduce carbon emissions. On this site you will find the latest research
and resources detailing the value of old forests, petitions and contacts
where you or your organisation can show support for the preservation of
forests as well as links to like-minded groups and information about
old growth ecosystems.  Why old forests?As they grow, trees and plants suck in carbon. This carbon is stored in wood, leaves, roots and soil. While young forests draw in carbon quickly, forests that are allowed to grow old can store more carbon. The huge volumes of biomass found in older forests represent vast carbon stores. Research shows that logging old forests and managing them on shorter rotations for timber production leads to massive carbon emissions. A forest that is regularly harvested will have on average much less carbon than an undisturbed forest. Logging old growth forests results in a major climate change impact. Protecing these old forests now will lock in carbon and make a major contribution to reducing greenhouse emissions. Biodiversity: the web of life Preserving old forests also safeguards vital ecological services and habitat for rare and endangered species. As climate change effects human societies and plant and animal communities around the globe, retaining these havens of biodiviersity is a wise insurance against rapid ecological decline. Sign the Old Forests Appeal or Take Action to have your say. Coolforests.org is an initiative of the Huon Valley Environment Centre, a not-for-profit community conservation organisation based in Southern Tasmania. Help us raise awareness about the value of preserving old forests in the fight against climate change. Any funds donated will be specifically dedicated to creating and disseminating information about the value of old forests in mitigating dangerous climate change. Visit huon.org to make online donations or find contact information. |