Ban Forest Mining

Our forests need protecting.
Tell decision makers to back the Bill.

Email Recipients

Roger Cook MLA, Matthew Swinbourn MLC, Basil Zempilas MLA, Steve Thomas MLC, Amanda Dorn MLC, Brian Walker MLC, Rod Caddies MLC, Maryka Groenewald MLC, Jonathan Huston MLA

Subject

Email Body

Dear Party Leaders and Portfolio Holders, 

I strongly support the WA Greens Bill to ban mining in native forests. 

There have to be some places on Earth that are off limits to mining, and WA’s forests need to be up the top of that list. 

Native forests are vital for wildlife, biodiversity, climate, culture and communities. 

Following mining, it is impossible to restore a healthy, ancient, intact ecosystem. 

We have already lost the vast majority of WA’s forests and woodlands to clearing for agriculture, urban development and industrialisation and what remains must be urgently protected. 

I urge you to support the WA Greens Bill to ban mining in native forests.

Tell them why WA's forests matter to you (optional)

By signing, you agree to have your name, postcode and message sent to the MPs listed on your behalf by The Greens (WA). Your email address and phone number won’t be shared. You’ll also be added to our campaign petition and mailing list for updates on this campaign.

Hear more about other issues and opportunities to get involved.

The Greens are introducing a Bill to ban forest mining in WA.

In 2021, WA finally committed to end logging of native forests, with the Premier at the time acknowledging their profound values and need for them to be protected.

But still nothing has been done to curtail the clearing of approximately 1000ha of native forests every year for mining.

As if this isn’t bad enough, new applications are coming thick and fast, with vast areas of the forest covered in exploration and mining applications.

We’ve had enough. It’s insanity.
It’s time to ban mining in native forests.

Why it matters

Forests can't be put back. Once a forest is mined, a healthy, ancient, intact ecosystem can't be restored.
Native forests are vital for wildlife, biodiversity, climate, culture and communities.
Most of WA's forests and woodlands have been cleared for agriculture, urban development and industry. What's left must be protected.

Ban mining in WA's native forests