Podcasts about Great Forest National Park

Welcome to Episode 100! Nearly four years into the podcast, and what a journey it's been! I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who's listened, shared, and supported the podcast along the way—it truly means the world.   For this special milestone episode, I'm joined by two of my favourite people from the outdoor recreation community: Carly from Victorians Against the Great Forest National Park and Marcus (aka Oz Camper) from Bush Culture. Both have had a big year since they were last on—Marcus has been dealing with a broken back, sharing spooky stories, and continuing his adventures with Bush Culture, while Carly's been flat-out with national park advocacy, Clean Up Australia Day, copping hate from greenies, and plenty of laughs in between.   Make sure you check out their pages and stick around ‘til the end for some AI-generated songs

On this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I talk with Carly Murphy from the Victorians Against the Great Forest National Park Facebook group. We discuss why this proposal is a bad idea, its potential impact on outdoor enthusiasts, and why we need to rally against it. Be sure to visit the Facebook group and check out their website at [notogreatforestpark.org](https://notogreatforestpark.org/). Enjoy!

Our guest for this episode is Majell Backhausen, an Australian ultra runner and all around super interesting human. As you'll hear in the episode, I came across Majell through Patagonia's four part film series of his run across the proposed Great Forest National Park outside of Melbourne, Australia. That nearly 300 kilometer run took just under 50 hours to complete and was the story that helped illuminate the many reasons - from protecting endangered animals to securing a critical water supply for Melbourne - that it is important to protect this ecosystem. In the episode we talk about that run as well as running generally as a means to experience the world, the importance of bringing everyone together on our nature journey and how our lives can disconnect us from life. In addition to his Great Forest run, Majell has an envy inducing list of running adventures on his website alongside links to films he has been in and were made of his experiences. Make to follow him on Instagram at the handle @majellb. We've also thrown some links directly to his films in the show notes. Many thanks to Majell who joined us before taking off on another adventure to Nepal. Links Majell on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/majellb/ Majell's Website - http://majellbackhausen.weebly.com Majell in Patagonia's ' End to End' Film Series - https://youtu.be/4mhOsOGWs6g?si=QTLM33y5G5r26uXM

Majell Backhausen is an Australian ultrarunner and environmentalist. He's run many races in all corners of the globe but possibly his most important run ever was running to save a forest.    In this episode, we talk to Maj about his childhood, his journey to trail running, about following curiosity, being a good human and his epic 273km run across the proposed Great Forest National Park to stop native forest logging.   Footprints Running:   https://runfootprints.org/australia  takayna trail: https://takaynatrail2023.raisely.com/  Thank You For Not Chopping Here:  https://www.patagonia.com.au/pages/the-great-forest/  End to and End:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mhOsOGWs6g See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World renowned forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer discusses the breaking news that the Andrews Labor state government has announced that Victoria will end native forest logging and native forest timber production by January 2024 – 6 years ahead of schedule. David talks about the decades long campaign to end native forest logging in Victoria and the economics and science that supports ceasing it. After being promised a Great Forest National Park in 2014, David shares why we need one now more than ever. He also explains what the decision means for the regeneration of our native forests, as well as the plantation forest industry and forestry workers. David is based at the ANU's Fenner School of Environment & Society where he researches the Mountain Ash forests of the Central Highlands in Victoria. He is also a member of the Biodiversity Council.

World renowned forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer discusses the breaking news that the Andrews Labor state government has announced that Victoria will end native forest logging and native forest timber production by January 2024 – 6 years ahead of schedule. David talks about the decades long campaign to end native forest logging in Victoria and the economics and science that supports ceasing it. After being promised a Great Forest National Park in 2014, David shares why we need one now more than ever. He also explains what the decision means for the regeneration of our native forests, as well as the plantation forest industry and forestry workers. Broadcast on 23 May 2023.

Luke Henriques-Gomes, Guardian Australia's social affairs and inequality editor, delves into the urgent issues of inequality in Australia and the latest developments in the social security system, including the rate changes to JobSeeker, program changes to ParentsNext, the significant difficulties for people seeking to access the Disability Support Payment, and more. ​​Ecologist, natural historian, and environmental photographer Alison Pouliot returns to discuss her fascinating new book, Underground Lovers: Encounters with Fungi. Alison takes us into the fungi kingdom and shares her vast knowledge and global experiences of fungi with us. She talks about the conservation of fungi, indigenous uses of fungi, the role of women in fungal lore, and much more. World renowned forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer discusses the breaking news that the Andrews Labor state government has announced that Victoria will end native forest logging and native forest timber production by January 2024 – 6 years ahead of schedule. David talks about the decades long campaign to end native forest logging in Victoria and the economics and science that supports ceasing it. After being promised a Great Forest National Park in 2014, David shares why we need one now more than ever. He also explains what the decision means for the regeneration of our native forests, as well as the plantation forest industry and forestry workers.

Vanessa Nakate (pictured on the cover of Time magazine) is another calling for action on climate change. Her story can be found at "Vanessa Nakate Wants Climate Justice for Africa". Yes, we are all invited to the big party,  the "Conference of the Parties" in Glasgow. Business Green is deeply involved and you can read about that here: "Net Zero Festival: Alex Steffen on why the climate crisis isn't taken seriously enough". Simon Holmes à Court is eager to see more independents in Australia's Federal Government and that idea is discussed in The Sydney Morning Herald podcast: "Simon Holmes à Court: ‘If it works, the payoff will be enormous". Also calling for action is the "Youth for the Pacific". Christiana Figueres played a key role in bringing success to the Paris COP event and has been heavily involved with the organization, "Global Optimism". 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Hosted by Eiddwen, Jess, Rob and Will [segment times in brackets][16:35] Last week, concerned local community members walked into an area of State Forest at Murrundindi to protest logging. Murrundindi is included in the area promoted as part of a future Great Forest National Park and local activist Adam Fletcher says that we cannot afford to lose this area of great environmental importance. Search for Kinglake Friends of The Forest on Facebook || [31:29] In reaction to a recent spate of anti-dictatorship protests in Egypt, the authoritarian government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has taken to detaining activists, jailing dissidents and severely limiting freedom of speech online and on the streets. Deborah Brown of the Association for Progressive Communications comes on the show to call on Australians to tell our government that we want Egypt to stop the crackdown on civil society || [59:40] In response to a Religious Freedoms bill that would compromise the rights of minoritised genders, sexualities, and other groups, Amnesty International is suggesting a Human Rights Act. Tim from Amnesty suggests that Australia, being the only "Western democracy" without a legally enshrined right to freedom of speech (among other oversights), sorely needs such an Act || [1:17:56] We meet Ishita Chatterjee, an architect and PhD Candidate who is breaking down stereotypes about informal settlements, looking past the archetypes of slums and squatters

On the Show with Lucy and Will:Irene Vela, Creative Director of the Outer Urban Projects theatre company on the new work VESSEL. Tickets herePhil Evans (Dirt Radio) with Rachel Lynskey from Friends of the Earth's Sustainable Cities campaign. Check out the info night this 28 August. Dirt Radio airs on 3CR Tuedsays, 9:30am to 10:00amWilderness Society's Ben Campbell on the Great Forest National Park campaign as well as a schedule of forest tours run by the SocietyCEO of the Refugee Council of Australia Paul Power on the Unwelcome Visitors report.Follow the RCOA here and on TwitterJana Gibson, Director of Writer Services at APRA ACMOS on the music copywriter's commitment to gender parity in project fundingSongs played:Yil Lull by Joe GeiaYoyo by Two Steps on the WaterBeat out that Rhythm on A Drum by Margret RoadknightCamp Sovereignty by Hakopa Hapeta

 City Limits      28-6-17  On todays programme Kevin is joined by new to the team Presenter Megan and they speak with Amelia Young from wilderness society. They discuss the take over of GUNS by Heyfield in Tasmania and the effects it has played on the enviroment. Impowered by the goverment Vic Forest the state goverment logging company are still logging rare timbers, in cases where 90% are being used as woodchips. Amelia Young speaks about the round table discussions being had at a round table discussion with the Danial Andrews Goverment about durable long term outcomes, CFMEU support, Employment & Tourism & much much more..... If you would like to look closer at the great work Amalia's involved in please go to The Great Forest National Park website and click I support.  

Prof. David Lindenmayer AO (ANU) called in from Lamington National Park in Queensland to discuss the proposed Great Forest National Park in Victoria, and the dire consequences for our flora, fauna, water catchments, and climate, if we don't protect the Central Highlands forests. Broadcast on 28th February 2017.

This week on Uncommon Sense our host Amy Mullins speaks to four guests about politics, arts, music and environmentalism. First up we had our regular politics segment with the wonderful Ben Eltham. Dr. Clare Wright chatted with us about the real Lola Montez - the most infamous woman of the Gold Rush era. We had a special intreview and musical performance by Carus Thompson live in studio, playing acoustic versions of songs on his new album. To finish the show we talked on the phone with Professor David Lindenmayer AO from ANU, about the proposed Great Forest National Park in Victoria and the dire consequences of logging in the Central Highlands.

On this weeks show, after being sleep-deprived due to last nights very exciting Paris-Roubaix result, Chris talks to Aidan Kempster about cycle touring and fundraising for Riding For The Great Forest and how you can support the Great Forest National Park for Victoria. Local news includes the passing of Alan Parker OAM, more women getting into road cycling, how you can support getting the Anniversary Trail completed and latest news about Wellington Street seperated lanes from Yarra Council.

BZE tours the Great Forest National Park with the people who are working to preserve it. We speak to Senator Janet Rice about why so called" forest waste " must not be included in any renewable energy target and WHY preserving trees is a brilliant tactic to slow down climate disruption.When the state forests become National Park, a Carbon Sink worth $40 million each year will be created. The effect of letting this moist forest age gracefully will be to slow down the impacts of climate change. Vivien also chats with Artist Karena Goldfinch, Forest campaigner Steve Meacher and the Knitting Nanas (First broadcast on 15th June 2015) 

In this episode Viv interviews Green Senator Janet Rice and tours a forest site near Warbuton, a day out organised by the Great Forest National Park group.   Out in the forest Viv interviews the Knitting Nannas, artist Karena Goldfinch, James, a local opera singer and Steve Meacher, Leadbeater possum thought leader.  When the state forests become National Park, a Carbon Sink worth $40 Million each year will be created. The effect of letting this moist forest age gracefully will be to slow down the impacts of climate change. * It's not too late to donate to Radiothon. Help keep us on air. Call 03 9419 8377 during office hours or go to www.3cr.org.au and follow the Radiothon links.   No amount too small!Labor has moved an amendment that removes the inclusion of biomass sourced from native forest into the RET, which the Senate are debating and voting on as I write.   We need to let them know that burning native forests for energy is anything but renewable and will drive more deforestation and species extinction.Phoning an MP isn't hard, nor is sending a short email to register your objection to including native forest wood in the RET as an eligible fuel source. Request that the Senators (below) vote for Labor's amendment. Ricky Muir (03) 5144 3639  senator.muir@aph.gov.au   Penny Wong (08) 8212 8272 senator.wong@aph.gov.au  Glenn Lazarus (07) 3001 8940  senator.lazarus@aph.gov.au   Nick Xenophon 08 8232 1144  senator.xenophon@aph.gov.au   Dio Wang (08) 9221 2233   senator.wang@aph.gov.au   John Madigan   (03) 5331 2321 senator.madigan@aph.gov.auBob Day (02) 6277 3373   senator.day@aph.gov.au  Jacqui Lambie (03) 6431 2233   senator.lambie@aph.gov.au  David Leyonhjelm (02) 9719 1078  senator.leyonhjelm@aph.gov.au   Here is a link to the Australian Forests and Climate Alliance giving some useful information.http://www.forestsandclimate.org.au/bio-energy.html