“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

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...

“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

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

@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...

Great independent article talking through the intricacies of appropriate responses to fires. @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

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...

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-...

"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-...

"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...

@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-...

Follow the ABC's great live blog for up-to-date reporting on the bushfire emergency. 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. 🔥

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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."

"Wombat Forestcare members and supporters are celebrating the creation of three new national parks – Wombat-Lerderderg, Mount Buangor and Pyrenees national parks. The flora, fauna and fungi of these forests will be protected for future generations." wombatforestcare.org.au/index.php/ne...

Only a few days left to input into the EPBC reform package - there's an easy guide made by @enviro_justice_australia: envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...

"Prescribed burning resets the clock, giving a few short years with an open understorey. But the void is soon filled by flammable fast-growing shrubs." theconversation.com/in-1939-a-ro...

Reforms to our federal environmental laws are being rushed through the Senate by Murray Watt. We need everyone to make a submission before December 5th! 🦜🌳 @enviro_justice_australia have put together a submission guide with all the info you need: ➡ envirojustice.org.au/have-your-sa...

"Australian Wildlife Conservancy field ecologist Hannah Nichols said bandicoots played a disproportionate role in regulating the environment around them, by turning over thousands of tonnes of soil." www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

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

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

“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...

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.

The magnificent forests of Central and Eastern Victoria urgently need protection. We need a GREAT FOREST NATIONAL PARK now. 🌳 #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...

"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...

"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...?

Join the FoE Forest Collective for this epic trip: Buffalo Plateau Wander! 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_...

Join this important forest rally with @xrvic_aus on November 15th! 🌳🌳

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...

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.

"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...

@KinglakeForest Bioblitz at “The Nest” in Toolangi on November 22nd! 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_...

"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...

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/...

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

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