Forest activists have once again called on the Tasmanian and Australian Governments to resolve the long running dispute over the fate of Tasmania's old growth and high conservation value forests. The call comes as protests continue in the Upper Florentine Valley, with 2 more activists arrested today, bringing the total number of arrests over the last four days to 27.
"In November, Still Wild Still Threatened and the Huon Valley Environment Centre put a forest solution proposal on the table, which was supported by a coalition of Tasmanian environmental groups. We called on Prime Minister Rudd and Premier Bartlett to place a moratorium on forestry operations in old growth and high conservation value forests in the south of the state and to sit down at the table with key stakeholders to discuss intelligent solutions to this long running debate" said Ula Majewski, Still Wild Still Threatened spokesperson and Triabunna 13 defendant.
"Forestry Tasmania does not have the institutional capacity to resolve this issue. We are still awaiting a formal response from Kevin Rudd and David Bartlett and would urge them to show some real leadership. We are asking them to take immediate steps to stopping this ongoing destruction of our forests and our communities at the hands of giant woodchipping corporations" said Miss Majewski.
"Our community is sick and tired of watching our precious old growth and high conservation value forests being roaded, logged and burnt in the interests of woodchipping barons Gunns Limited" concluded Miss Majewski.
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