Victorian Forest Alliance
@vicforestalliance.bsky.social
Alliance of grassroots groups fighting for protection & restoration of native forests on stolen land.
The VFA has launched a citizen's database on PLANNED BURNS: to lift the lid on destructive fire management conducted by FFMV. 🔥
See something? Report. Help us collect evidence on the blatant mismanagement of fire in our forests.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_reports_planned_burns
See something? Report. Help us collect evidence on the blatant mismanagement of fire in our forests.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_reports_planned_burns
November 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The VFA has launched a citizen's database on PLANNED BURNS: to lift the lid on destructive fire management conducted by FFMV. 🔥
See something? Report. Help us collect evidence on the blatant mismanagement of fire in our forests.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_reports_planned_burns
See something? Report. Help us collect evidence on the blatant mismanagement of fire in our forests.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_reports_planned_burns
On Saturday 15 November, 12–2 pm, join “Forests Are Our Future” rally at the State Library
Let’s take to the streets and show that Victorians want real action to protect our native forests and the climate they sustain.
ausrebellion.earth/events
Let’s take to the streets and show that Victorians want real action to protect our native forests and the climate they sustain.
ausrebellion.earth/events
November 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
On Saturday 15 November, 12–2 pm, join “Forests Are Our Future” rally at the State Library
Let’s take to the streets and show that Victorians want real action to protect our native forests and the climate they sustain.
ausrebellion.earth/events
Let’s take to the streets and show that Victorians want real action to protect our native forests and the climate they sustain.
ausrebellion.earth/events
“Yet these bills leave serious gaps: the new regulator lacks independence and appropriate powers, and the minister retains sweeping powers to sidestep environmental protections."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“Yet these bills leave serious gaps: the new regulator lacks independence and appropriate powers, and the minister retains sweeping powers to sidestep environmental protections."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The moves to legislate over 65,000 hectares of national park in Victoria’s Central West are something to be celebrated.
But what about the forests of Eastern and Central Western Victoria? What about the proposed Great Forest National Park?
GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK NOW.
But what about the forests of Eastern and Central Western Victoria? What about the proposed Great Forest National Park?
GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK NOW.
November 6, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The moves to legislate over 65,000 hectares of national park in Victoria’s Central West are something to be celebrated.
But what about the forests of Eastern and Central Western Victoria? What about the proposed Great Forest National Park?
GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK NOW.
But what about the forests of Eastern and Central Western Victoria? What about the proposed Great Forest National Park?
GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK NOW.
The magnificent forests of Central and Eastern Victoria urgently need protection. We need a GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK now. 🌳
#greatforestnationalpark
#greatforestnationalpark
November 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The magnificent forests of Central and Eastern Victoria urgently need protection. We need a GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK now. 🌳
#greatforestnationalpark
#greatforestnationalpark
BEAM Mitchell Environment Group are having their 2025 AGM and a spectacular talk on the Golden Sun Moth!
🗓️ Saturday 8 November, from 4:00pm
📍 Gavan Hall, Broadford
RSVP via their website:
www.beam.org.au/events-1/gol...
🗓️ Saturday 8 November, from 4:00pm
📍 Gavan Hall, Broadford
RSVP via their website:
www.beam.org.au/events-1/gol...
November 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
BEAM Mitchell Environment Group are having their 2025 AGM and a spectacular talk on the Golden Sun Moth!
🗓️ Saturday 8 November, from 4:00pm
📍 Gavan Hall, Broadford
RSVP via their website:
www.beam.org.au/events-1/gol...
🗓️ Saturday 8 November, from 4:00pm
📍 Gavan Hall, Broadford
RSVP via their website:
www.beam.org.au/events-1/gol...
"He said the vigorous nature of regrowth after a fire created flammable material, whereas older forest material was less flammable, known as disturbance-stimulated flammability."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
"He said the vigorous nature of regrowth after a fire created flammable material, whereas older forest material was less flammable, known as disturbance-stimulated flammability."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
"The Bug Hunt is about turning curiosity into mass participation. The more eyes out there, the more vital information we can feed back to iNaturalist's experts."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...?
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 AM
"The Bug Hunt is about turning curiosity into mass participation. The more eyes out there, the more vital information we can feed back to iNaturalist's experts."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...?
Join the FoE Forest Collective for this epic trip: Buffalo Plateau Wander!
www.melbournefoe.org.au/buffalo_plat...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/buffalo_plat...
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Join the FoE Forest Collective for this epic trip: Buffalo Plateau Wander!
www.melbournefoe.org.au/buffalo_plat...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/buffalo_plat...
This Friday - join the @foemelbourne forest collective, who are a VFA member group, on one of their regular work trips into the Wombat Forest with DJAARA.
Come and learn from Djaara TOs about their forest management approaches, and support with some labour.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_work_...
Come and learn from Djaara TOs about their forest management approaches, and support with some labour.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_work_...
October 28, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This Friday - join the @foemelbourne forest collective, who are a VFA member group, on one of their regular work trips into the Wombat Forest with DJAARA.
Come and learn from Djaara TOs about their forest management approaches, and support with some labour.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_work_...
Come and learn from Djaara TOs about their forest management approaches, and support with some labour.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/wombat_work_...
Join this important forest rally with @xrvic_aus on November 15th!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Join this important forest rally with @xrvic_aus on November 15th!
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Some great coverage in the ABC this week deals with the complexities of planned burning in Victoria. Prof. David Lindenmayer is widely quoted.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
October 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Some great coverage in the ABC this week deals with the complexities of planned burning in Victoria. Prof. David Lindenmayer is widely quoted.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
The VFA has created an incredible online education program over the last two years - and all the recordings are available for free viewing on our website. 🦜
The last three webinars told stories of giant trees, native plantations, grassroots action, and forest fire science.
The last three webinars told stories of giant trees, native plantations, grassroots action, and forest fire science.
October 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The VFA has created an incredible online education program over the last two years - and all the recordings are available for free viewing on our website. 🦜
The last three webinars told stories of giant trees, native plantations, grassroots action, and forest fire science.
The last three webinars told stories of giant trees, native plantations, grassroots action, and forest fire science.
"Planned burning isn't the simple fix it's often made out to be," Mr Just said. "In most forests, it only lowers fuels for two or three years before regrowth makes things worse."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
October 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
"Planned burning isn't the simple fix it's often made out to be," Mr Just said. "In most forests, it only lowers fuels for two or three years before regrowth makes things worse."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
@KinglakeForest Bioblitz at “The Nest” in Toolangi on November 22nd!
events.humanitix.com/toolangi-bio...
events.humanitix.com/toolangi-bio...
October 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
@KinglakeForest Bioblitz at “The Nest” in Toolangi on November 22nd!
events.humanitix.com/toolangi-bio...
events.humanitix.com/toolangi-bio...
'Forest Fire Management Victoria is preparing to burn 60,000 hectares inside the Snowy National Park.
Have they lost their mind?' @eastgippyforest
www.geco.org.au/the_burning_...
Have they lost their mind?' @eastgippyforest
www.geco.org.au/the_burning_...
The Burning Industry is Out of Control
Goongerah Environment Centre (GECO) has been working to protect East Gippsland's forests from logging since 1993. Using citizen science, non-violent direct action, political lobbying and public educat...
www.geco.org.au
October 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
'Forest Fire Management Victoria is preparing to burn 60,000 hectares inside the Snowy National Park.
Have they lost their mind?' @eastgippyforest
www.geco.org.au/the_burning_...
Have they lost their mind?' @eastgippyforest
www.geco.org.au/the_burning_...
"It’s not just timber and beef that will be traced to their origin. Cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, rubber and leather are already being considered for EU due-diligence rules. And batteries will need digital passports recording their origins and compliance."
theconversation.com/from-beef-to...
theconversation.com/from-beef-to...
October 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
"It’s not just timber and beef that will be traced to their origin. Cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, rubber and leather are already being considered for EU due-diligence rules. And batteries will need digital passports recording their origins and compliance."
theconversation.com/from-beef-to...
theconversation.com/from-beef-to...
LAST CHANCE TO VOTE in Bird of the Year! 🦜🦩🦅🦉🐦⬛
This year, the VFA is standing in solidarity with @waforests to put all of our support for the Baudin's Black Cockatoo - an endangered species endemic to the threatened Jarrah forests of South-West WA.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This year, the VFA is standing in solidarity with @waforests to put all of our support for the Baudin's Black Cockatoo - an endangered species endemic to the threatened Jarrah forests of South-West WA.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
October 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM
LAST CHANCE TO VOTE in Bird of the Year! 🦜🦩🦅🦉🐦⬛
This year, the VFA is standing in solidarity with @waforests to put all of our support for the Baudin's Black Cockatoo - an endangered species endemic to the threatened Jarrah forests of South-West WA.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This year, the VFA is standing in solidarity with @waforests to put all of our support for the Baudin's Black Cockatoo - an endangered species endemic to the threatened Jarrah forests of South-West WA.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
BIRD OF THE YEAR - Solidarity with @waforests 🦅
This year the VFA is advocating for the magnificent Baudin's Black Cockatoo for your Bird of the Year vote. The poll is open for 3 more days!
Link in bio or here:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@birdlifeoz @guardianaustralia
This year the VFA is advocating for the magnificent Baudin's Black Cockatoo for your Bird of the Year vote. The poll is open for 3 more days!
Link in bio or here:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@birdlifeoz @guardianaustralia
October 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
BIRD OF THE YEAR - Solidarity with @waforests 🦅
This year the VFA is advocating for the magnificent Baudin's Black Cockatoo for your Bird of the Year vote. The poll is open for 3 more days!
Link in bio or here:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@birdlifeoz @guardianaustralia
This year the VFA is advocating for the magnificent Baudin's Black Cockatoo for your Bird of the Year vote. The poll is open for 3 more days!
Link in bio or here:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@birdlifeoz @guardianaustralia
The Planetary Importance of our Giant Trees: a VFA webinar with Brett Mifsud, Giant Tree Hunter. 🌳
Tomorrow at 6.30pm, free and on zoom.
➡ victorianforestalliance.org.au/vfa_webinar_gianttrees
Tomorrow at 6.30pm, free and on zoom.
➡ victorianforestalliance.org.au/vfa_webinar_gianttrees
October 8, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The Planetary Importance of our Giant Trees: a VFA webinar with Brett Mifsud, Giant Tree Hunter. 🌳
Tomorrow at 6.30pm, free and on zoom.
➡ victorianforestalliance.org.au/vfa_webinar_gianttrees
Tomorrow at 6.30pm, free and on zoom.
➡ victorianforestalliance.org.au/vfa_webinar_gianttrees
Nationwide rally for Palestine, this Sunday 12pm.
October 7, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Nationwide rally for Palestine, this Sunday 12pm.
Vigil for Gaza, tonight 5.30pm
October 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Vigil for Gaza, tonight 5.30pm
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Six heroic Aussies are inside a notorious Israeli prison, the same hellhole where Greta Thunberg was dragged by her hair and made to kiss the Israeli flag. Reports DFAT is scolding ppl on the phone that have called in. Your government is complicit. Free Palestine, Melbourne/Naarm
October 5, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Six heroic Aussies are inside a notorious Israeli prison, the same hellhole where Greta Thunberg was dragged by her hair and made to kiss the Israeli flag. Reports DFAT is scolding ppl on the phone that have called in. Your government is complicit. Free Palestine, Melbourne/Naarm
From @foemelbourne:
Join us for this special environment movement briefing on Treaty. Find out more about the implications of Treaty for First Peoples, their country, land, water and climate.
Register for the webinar via www.melbournefoe.org.au/treaty_brief...
Join us for this special environment movement briefing on Treaty. Find out more about the implications of Treaty for First Peoples, their country, land, water and climate.
Register for the webinar via www.melbournefoe.org.au/treaty_brief...
Treaty for Victoria - Briefing for the Environment Movement
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
www.melbournefoe.org.au
October 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
From @foemelbourne:
Join us for this special environment movement briefing on Treaty. Find out more about the implications of Treaty for First Peoples, their country, land, water and climate.
Register for the webinar via www.melbournefoe.org.au/treaty_brief...
Join us for this special environment movement briefing on Treaty. Find out more about the implications of Treaty for First Peoples, their country, land, water and climate.
Register for the webinar via www.melbournefoe.org.au/treaty_brief...
🌳 GIANT TREE WEBINAR THIS THURSDAY 🌳
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/vfa_webinar_...
Come along to this amazing webinar with Giant Tree Hunter Brett Mifsud, who will be talking about his work exploring the southern forests for giant trees, and why these trees are so important.
RSVP essential!
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/vfa_webinar_...
Come along to this amazing webinar with Giant Tree Hunter Brett Mifsud, who will be talking about his work exploring the southern forests for giant trees, and why these trees are so important.
RSVP essential!
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
🌳 GIANT TREE WEBINAR THIS THURSDAY 🌳
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/vfa_webinar_...
Come along to this amazing webinar with Giant Tree Hunter Brett Mifsud, who will be talking about his work exploring the southern forests for giant trees, and why these trees are so important.
RSVP essential!
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/vfa_webinar_...
Come along to this amazing webinar with Giant Tree Hunter Brett Mifsud, who will be talking about his work exploring the southern forests for giant trees, and why these trees are so important.
RSVP essential!