Victorian Forest Alliance
@vicforestalliance.bsky.social
Alliance of grassroots groups fighting for protection & restoration of native forests on stolen land.
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“The Albanese government promised a once-in-a-generation fix to Australia’s broken environment laws. Instead, the draft National Environmental Standards put up for public comment over summer look worryingly familiar,” writes Louise Morris.
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rlvsJ0
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rlvsJ0
January 30, 2026 at 4:30 AM
“The Albanese government promised a once-in-a-generation fix to Australia’s broken environment laws. Instead, the draft National Environmental Standards put up for public comment over summer look worryingly familiar,” writes Louise Morris.
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rlvsJ0
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/4rlvsJ0
We don't think so. 🔥🔥
Right now, there's a consultation happening which could result in FFMV's activities becoming exempt from regulation under the federal environment act: the EPBC. It is so crucial that this is stopped. 🔥
Make a submission:
consult.dcceew.gov.au/draft-tor-st...
Right now, there's a consultation happening which could result in FFMV's activities becoming exempt from regulation under the federal environment act: the EPBC. It is so crucial that this is stopped. 🔥
Make a submission:
consult.dcceew.gov.au/draft-tor-st...
January 27, 2026 at 8:42 AM
We don't think so. 🔥🔥
Right now, there's a consultation happening which could result in FFMV's activities becoming exempt from regulation under the federal environment act: the EPBC. It is so crucial that this is stopped. 🔥
Make a submission:
consult.dcceew.gov.au/draft-tor-st...
Right now, there's a consultation happening which could result in FFMV's activities becoming exempt from regulation under the federal environment act: the EPBC. It is so crucial that this is stopped. 🔥
Make a submission:
consult.dcceew.gov.au/draft-tor-st...
“What customers are paying for at the checkout could be timber made of greater glider or swift parrot habitat, which could even be illegally logged.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/27/bunnings-accused-of-greenwashing-timber-amid-concerns-about-suppliers-logging
www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/27/bunnings-accused-of-greenwashing-timber-amid-concerns-about-suppliers-logging
January 27, 2026 at 6:58 AM
“What customers are paying for at the checkout could be timber made of greater glider or swift parrot habitat, which could even be illegally logged.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/27/bunnings-accused-of-greenwashing-timber-amid-concerns-about-suppliers-logging
www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/27/bunnings-accused-of-greenwashing-timber-amid-concerns-about-suppliers-logging
The Forest Stewardship Council are attempting to change the fine print in some of their policy, and Gippsland Forest Guardians have written a brilliant joint submission against these changes.
You can sign on to the submission via the link:
www.gippslandforestguardians.org.au/10_1_petition
You can sign on to the submission via the link:
www.gippslandforestguardians.org.au/10_1_petition
January 27, 2026 at 6:42 AM
The Forest Stewardship Council are attempting to change the fine print in some of their policy, and Gippsland Forest Guardians have written a brilliant joint submission against these changes.
You can sign on to the submission via the link:
www.gippslandforestguardians.org.au/10_1_petition
You can sign on to the submission via the link:
www.gippslandforestguardians.org.au/10_1_petition
@foemelbourne is excited to share that we are organising a second Snow Gum Summit, which will take place in March 2026 on Ngarigo Country in Jindabyne.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/snow_gum_sum...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/snow_gum_sum...
January 27, 2026 at 5:59 AM
@foemelbourne is excited to share that we are organising a second Snow Gum Summit, which will take place in March 2026 on Ngarigo Country in Jindabyne.
www.melbournefoe.org.au/snow_gum_sum...
www.melbournefoe.org.au/snow_gum_sum...
Great independent article talking through the intricacies of appropriate responses to fires.
@kinglakeforest.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/bushfires-th...
@kinglakeforest.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/bushfires-th...
January 23, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Great independent article talking through the intricacies of appropriate responses to fires.
@kinglakeforest.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/bushfires-th...
@kinglakeforest.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/bushfires-th...
VFA supporters are encouraged to stand in solidarity with First Nations peoples on January 26 by attending local Invasion/Survival Day rallies.
Events are being organised across the continent to honour survival, resistance and the call for truth and justice.
Image via ANTAR
Events are being organised across the continent to honour survival, resistance and the call for truth and justice.
Image via ANTAR
January 23, 2026 at 4:03 AM
VFA supporters are encouraged to stand in solidarity with First Nations peoples on January 26 by attending local Invasion/Survival Day rallies.
Events are being organised across the continent to honour survival, resistance and the call for truth and justice.
Image via ANTAR
Events are being organised across the continent to honour survival, resistance and the call for truth and justice.
Image via ANTAR
Australia’s native birds and wildlife are being poisoned by SGARs, a dangerous class of chemicals which are readily available in supermarkets and online. BirdLife Australia is calling for SGARs to be removed from public sale.
Make a Submission:
➡ birdlife.org.au/protect-auss...
Make a Submission:
➡ birdlife.org.au/protect-auss...
January 23, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Australia’s native birds and wildlife are being poisoned by SGARs, a dangerous class of chemicals which are readily available in supermarkets and online. BirdLife Australia is calling for SGARs to be removed from public sale.
Make a Submission:
➡ birdlife.org.au/protect-auss...
Make a Submission:
➡ birdlife.org.au/protect-auss...
Words from Phil Zystra on controlling the forests, in the wake of new discussions around the validity of planned burn regimes.
www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Words from Phil Zystra on controlling the forests, in the wake of new discussions around the validity of planned burn regimes.
www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
"Wardell-Johnson, Zylstra and Lindenmayer argue burning forests actually increases their flammability for many years, by stimulating fresh undergrowth, thinning the mid-story of growth (which allows fires to pass through more quickly), and drying the forest.""
www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
January 21, 2026 at 1:04 AM
"Wardell-Johnson, Zylstra and Lindenmayer argue burning forests actually increases their flammability for many years, by stimulating fresh undergrowth, thinning the mid-story of growth (which allows fires to pass through more quickly), and drying the forest.""
www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
www.theage.com.au/national/it-...
"Within every tree species examined... bark microbes consistently removed hydrogen from the air. In other words, trees could be a major, previously unrecognised, global natural system for drawing down hydrogen out of the atmosphere."
theconversation.com/we-discovere...
theconversation.com/we-discovere...
January 15, 2026 at 7:12 AM
"Within every tree species examined... bark microbes consistently removed hydrogen from the air. In other words, trees could be a major, previously unrecognised, global natural system for drawing down hydrogen out of the atmosphere."
theconversation.com/we-discovere...
theconversation.com/we-discovere...
@lighterfootprints_: "Join us to hear ecosystems expert Virginia Young talk about the importance of biodiversity and forest integrity to emissions reduction and climate action."
lighterfootprints.org/why-forests-...
lighterfootprints.org/why-forests-...
January 15, 2026 at 7:08 AM
@lighterfootprints_: "Join us to hear ecosystems expert Virginia Young talk about the importance of biodiversity and forest integrity to emissions reduction and climate action."
lighterfootprints.org/why-forests-...
lighterfootprints.org/why-forests-...
Follow the ABC's great live blog for up-to-date reporting on the bushfire emergency.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
January 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Follow the ABC's great live blog for up-to-date reporting on the bushfire emergency.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Bushfire.io is an incredibly useful satellite map resource which brings together critical, real-time data that helps communities make informed decisions in bushfire situations. 🔥
January 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Bushfire.io is an incredibly useful satellite map resource which brings together critical, real-time data that helps communities make informed decisions in bushfire situations. 🔥
The Victorian Forest Alliance sends our utmost respect and gratitude to the countless CFA volunteer firefighters who have been battling on the many fire fronts across the state this past week, including many of our VFA members.
Photo from ABC News (Supplied: John Mathews)
Photo from ABC News (Supplied: John Mathews)
January 13, 2026 at 7:06 AM
The Victorian Forest Alliance sends our utmost respect and gratitude to the countless CFA volunteer firefighters who have been battling on the many fire fronts across the state this past week, including many of our VFA members.
Photo from ABC News (Supplied: John Mathews)
Photo from ABC News (Supplied: John Mathews)
January 26th is Invasion Day. Freedom, Treaty, Truth and Justice. ✊
We'll see you at the most important rally of the year - hosted by @war_collectivevic
Monday Jan 26th, 11am at Parliament. Be there.
We'll see you at the most important rally of the year - hosted by @war_collectivevic
Monday Jan 26th, 11am at Parliament. Be there.
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
January 26th is Invasion Day. Freedom, Treaty, Truth and Justice. ✊
We'll see you at the most important rally of the year - hosted by @war_collectivevic
Monday Jan 26th, 11am at Parliament. Be there.
We'll see you at the most important rally of the year - hosted by @war_collectivevic
Monday Jan 26th, 11am at Parliament. Be there.
A Christmas present to Victoria's Forests... become a FOREST CHAMPION and donate monthly to the VFA! 🌳🐦
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
Join the people powering forest protection in Victoria.
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
Join the people powering forest protection in Victoria.
December 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A Christmas present to Victoria's Forests... become a FOREST CHAMPION and donate monthly to the VFA! 🌳🐦
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
Join the people powering forest protection in Victoria.
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
Join the people powering forest protection in Victoria.
REPOST Wombat Forestcare: "On Sunday, Wombat Forestcare celebrated the new national and conservation parks in Trentham. Conservationists and campaigners caught up with old friends."
December 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
REPOST Wombat Forestcare: "On Sunday, Wombat Forestcare celebrated the new national and conservation parks in Trentham. Conservationists and campaigners caught up with old friends."
The Victorian Forest Alliance has a new monthly giving program — the VFA Forest Champions — to build a strong, sustainable base of support for our forests. 🌳🐦
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
December 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The Victorian Forest Alliance has a new monthly giving program — the VFA Forest Champions — to build a strong, sustainable base of support for our forests. 🌳🐦
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
Right now, every monthly donation is matched, so your support goes twice as far.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/donate
We've created a downloadable submission guide to help you contribute to the Draft Greater Glider Recovery Plan. 🐭
Head to our website to read more and download the guide.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/greater_glid...
Submissions due December 19th.
Head to our website to read more and download the guide.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/greater_glid...
Submissions due December 19th.
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
We've created a downloadable submission guide to help you contribute to the Draft Greater Glider Recovery Plan. 🐭
Head to our website to read more and download the guide.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/greater_glid...
Submissions due December 19th.
Head to our website to read more and download the guide.
➡ www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/greater_glid...
Submissions due December 19th.
We need accountability in our forest management. We need to lift the lid on planned burns.
If you've seen a planned burn go wrong, sent in a report to our Citizen's Database. Let's hold them to account.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_repo...
If you've seen a planned burn go wrong, sent in a report to our Citizen's Database. Let's hold them to account.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_repo...
December 4, 2025 at 5:52 AM
We need accountability in our forest management. We need to lift the lid on planned burns.
If you've seen a planned burn go wrong, sent in a report to our Citizen's Database. Let's hold them to account.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_repo...
If you've seen a planned burn go wrong, sent in a report to our Citizen's Database. Let's hold them to account.
www.victorianforestalliance.org.au/citizen_repo...
“It’s an incredible discovery that not only strengthens our understanding of local biodiversity but also highlights the value of investing in nature as part of our regional economy.”
snowyrivermail.com.au/14269/rare-f...
snowyrivermail.com.au/14269/rare-f...
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 AM
“It’s an incredible discovery that not only strengthens our understanding of local biodiversity but also highlights the value of investing in nature as part of our regional economy.”
snowyrivermail.com.au/14269/rare-f...
snowyrivermail.com.au/14269/rare-f...
A brilliant Zylstra/Lindenmayer article published this week in the Conversation talks us through the science and history of planned burning on the Australian continent. 🔥
➡ theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
➡ theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
December 4, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A brilliant Zylstra/Lindenmayer article published this week in the Conversation talks us through the science and history of planned burning on the Australian continent. 🔥
➡ theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
➡ theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...
Submissions into the EPBC reform package close tomorrow.
The laws that govern nature across this entire continent are up for debate and change. This is a massive opportunity, and also a massive concern.
Submission guide from EJA:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
The laws that govern nature across this entire continent are up for debate and change. This is a massive opportunity, and also a massive concern.
Submission guide from EJA:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Submissions into the EPBC reform package close tomorrow.
The laws that govern nature across this entire continent are up for debate and change. This is a massive opportunity, and also a massive concern.
Submission guide from EJA:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
The laws that govern nature across this entire continent are up for debate and change. This is a massive opportunity, and also a massive concern.
Submission guide from EJA:
envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...
REPOST from the amazing @kinglakeforest.bsky.social who conducted an incredible Bioblitz. Congratulations to all involved!
"We’re so grateful to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first every bioblitz. It was epic. 100 people conducting 15 surveys over 12 hours."
"We’re so grateful to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first every bioblitz. It was epic. 100 people conducting 15 surveys over 12 hours."
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
REPOST from the amazing @kinglakeforest.bsky.social who conducted an incredible Bioblitz. Congratulations to all involved!
"We’re so grateful to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first every bioblitz. It was epic. 100 people conducting 15 surveys over 12 hours."
"We’re so grateful to everyone who came out on Saturday for our first every bioblitz. It was epic. 100 people conducting 15 surveys over 12 hours."