Interview with Palmer Forest Rescue Camp - MP3

Interview with Palmer Forest Rescue Camp - MP3

by al - perth indy radio 2005-05-20 12:20 PM +0800 18th May 2005 - Radio Interview with Perth Indymedia Reporter Brian Green at the Palmer Forest Rescue Camp near Collie, WA. FOREST PRODUCTS COMMISION [FPC] were at the Palmer Block today, marking out the Fauna Habitat Zone etc. This is contrary to the negotiatied agreement between the Action Group and the FPC. Urgent Local Action is being planned, as well as Actions in the City. CONTACT: 0421 965 253

INTERVIEW: http://al.perthimc.asn.au/INTERVIEWS/palmerMAY18.mp3 [3MB]

PALMER FOREST NEEDS YOUR HELP! Palmer forest is situated near Collie in the state's South West. It is one of the last remaining high conservation value (HCV) forests containing significant numbers of large old growth jarrah trees. The area provides an important habitat for many native species including Black-Faced Wallabies, Red and White-tailed Black Cockatoos, Echidnas, Wedge-tailed Eagles, Brush-tailed Possums, Fairy Wrens, Dunnarts and Mardos.

Palmer forest was meant to be protected under the Gallop Government's previous election promises because of its high conservation value (HCV). This promise has been broken. Logging could begin in Palmer at any time.

Days after the recent WA State election the Forest Products Commission (FPC) began marking out 290 hectares of this HCV forest in preparation for logging. The FPC expects to get 12,100 m3 of 1st and 2nd grade saw logs, representing the highest volume per hectare of jarrah on this years logging plan at 42 m3/ha. These high volumes are because of the many large old growth jarrah trees that can be found in the Palmer forest block.

Most of the wood will go to sawmills owned by GUNNS; who are responsible for wood chipping Tasmania's ancient forests.


BACKGROUND:

Perth Indymedia PALMER FEATURE:
http://perth.indymedia.org/index.php?action=default&featureview=212

FUNDRAISER for PALMER FOREST RESCUE [21may05 Collie]
http://perth.indymedia.org/?action=newswire&parentview=10562

Gunns in WA!! Palmer Jarrah Forest under threat.
http://perth.indymedia.org/?action=newswire&parentview=10539

URGENT: Jarrah Forest Under Direct Threat - Action Required
http://perth.indymedia.org/?action=newswire&parentview=10500
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Previous Audio:
PALMER FOREST RESUCE CAMP - Perth Indy Radio - 11 May 05 MP3 2.8MB: http://radio.indymedia.org/uploads/palmerjarrahforestgearingupforaction11mayperthindyradio.mp3