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BellingenNSW

"The logging industry is finding ways to get around the so-called ban."

"A loophole in the law banning Victoria's native timber harvesting means logging projects can still go ahead as the state government passes project approval responsibility to local councils."

"How could it be that a local council would have the expertise, the biological and ecological expertise, to approve logging in an area? When you log and regenerate an area of native forest … that same area of forest becomes much more flammable for a prolonged period of time," Professor Lindenmayer said. "I don't think that we should be adding that extra fire burden for rural and regional people to have to deal with."
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abc.net.au/news/2025-04-03/tim
#LoggingIndustry #LoggingImpacts #bushfire #risks #conservation #biodiversity #wildlife #forests #NSWLogging #BellingenLogging #council

ABC News · Government passes responsibility of approving private native timber logging to councilsBy Tavleen Singh
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Alpha1Nine :funkwhale: :sofia:

Given #MotherNature's unpredictability due to the #ClimateCrisis, it's essential to #prepare now for future #emergencies.

#Preparing in advance can make all the difference.

These simple steps will assist future you when an emergency arises.

1. Know your risk

Understand what risks your local area is prone to.

Stay informed by downloading local emergency alert apps and following official channels for updates.

Keep your phone charged and have a backup power source in case of outages.

2. Create a plan

Determine safe exit routes and meeting points in case your household is separated.

Make a list of emergency contacts, including family, neighbours, and local authorities.

Regularly review and practice your plan to ensure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

3. Pack a kit

Stock up on essential items like first aid supplies, non-perishable foods, bottled water, torches and extra batteries.

Keep important documents in waterproof packaging.

Don’t forget essential items for children, pets or elderly family members.

Keep up to date, check food expiry and update accordingly. #auspol #bushfire #flood

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AK

2,000 firefighters deployed to fight Japan's worst wildfire in decades - ABC News (2025-03-04)

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-04/jap
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“#Japan is facing a rare and devastating #wildfire that has taken the country by surprise, with the blaze continuing to ravage the north-eastern coastal city of Ofunato.”

"These large fires are rare [in Japan], but they could become more common as climate change continues to alter weather patterns," (Kaitlyn Trudeau, a senior research associate in Climate Science in California)

ABC News · 2,000 firefighters deployed to fight Japan's worst wildfire in decadesBy Libby Hogan
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kc

For all those around Ballarat - a very worrying fire situation breaking out on Mt Buninyong.

If you or anyone you know is in the area follow your usual channels. 10 tankers and 10 more on the way via strike team callout. 10 slip-ons, a dozer and an excavator from FFMV

#Victoria
#BushFire

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John :au: :hb:

Another day another #bushfire.

They’re getting closer - 200 metres from my place!

I thought I was dreaming, but no, 4 fire engines with sirens going, woke me.

Under control thankfully. But so early???

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JillL

#WesternAustralia #bushfire There is a bushfire in Kwinana blowing smoke over Perth.

From the Emergency WA website:
"A Bushfire Advice is in place for people bounded by Beach Street to the north, Mandurah Road to the east, Chesterfield Road across to Alumina Road to the south, and Patterson Road to the west in parts of KWINANA BEACH and EAST ROCKINGHAM in the CITIES of KWINANA and ROCKINGHAM.

There is a lot of smoke in the area."

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BellingenNSW

Documentation of the systematic destruction of Tuckers Nob forests

"Presentation for Friends of Tuckers Nob on the history and significance of Tuckers Nob State Forest and why it must be included in the NSW Government's proposed 'Great' Koala National Park. Based on a recent preliminary report submitted to government, showing the original forest and koala sightings, with a list of moratorium areas (including Tuckers). All the most recent developments, bringing the viewer up to date. This is why we need a #GreaterKoalaPark, with no logging."

The video has a link to the report containing the results (maps) of the investigations by Dr Tim Cadman and local community-based citizen scientists:
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youtube.com/watch?v=tKZvVjG_XvM
#ResourceFrontiers #extractivism #biodiversity #ecocide #koalas #NativeForests #rainforest #BellingenLogging #clearfelling #NSWLogging #Bellingen #community #trauma #harm #moratorium #FCNSW #plantation #conversion #annexation #TheGreatKoalaNationalPark #SaveTuckersNob #bushfire #risk

YouTubeTuckers Nob Info Night 17 Feb 25By Tim Cadman
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John :au: :hb:

@jillL

Know how to use your first aid kit. It’s next to useless to you if you don’t know.

Train your family for a bug out - really.

I’ve randomly woken my better half in the wee small hours for a practice bug out.
You’ll find out if you need to improve your plans this way.

P.S. don’t do practice bug outs too often. You’ll just piss your family off.

We’ve only been told to evacuate once - the recent #Bullengarook #bushfire.

We were on the road within 5 minutes of the order.

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