Central Highlands of Victoria

A group of about 80 activists from across the state climbed the steep mountain slopes in the Rubicon State Forest in Victoria’s Central Highlands on June 9 to highlight one of Victoria’s largest logged areas.

The group held a 25 metre-long banner saying “Save the Rubicon — Stop the Logging” and a second 13 metre-long banner saying “Forests for Life Not Logging” as they stood in the devastated landscape.

Leadbeater's Possum. Photo: Steven Kuiter.

Thirty environmental, scientific and recreation groups have called on the new Victorian government to create the Great Forest National Park.