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This photo was taken April 2009 at Brown Mountain. Radiocarbon dating revealed that the massive tree was 550 to 600 years old. Just recently it had started sprouting new growth from its stump, proving that it was still a healthy, viable tree. It could have lived many more years.
To learn more:
eastgippsland.net.au
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In our frantic, stressful world, nature is our best natural therapy.
Nothing is more peaceful and enchanting than a walk
through an Old Growth Forest. Nothing is more awesome
than standing next to a 70 metre, 300 year old giant.
That's what you will find at Brown Mountain.
Learn more about Brown Mountain and why it must be saved.
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Young trees use a lot of water. As forests get older, the amount of water flowing into streams and rivers increases. Old Growth Forests - where they've been protected - are a key part of the water supply for Melbourne and many rural towns. Other water supply catchments are threatened by logging and woodchipping.
To learn more:
logging water loss
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Australia now has hundreds of thousands of hectares of pine and bluegum plantations that are now producing millions of tonnes of sawn timber and woodchips. Native forest loggers get access to trees at a subsidised rate, competing with farmers and others who want to be in the tree growing business.
To learn more:
the wilderness society
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Old Growth Forests are full of hollow trees and many many species depend on these for their homes. Possums, gliders, parrots, bats, even fish use hollow logs (when they break off and fall into the river) for protection, feeding and homes.
To learn more:
wildlife habitats
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We must face the challenge of cutting greenhouse emissions. The latest scientific research is highlighting the importance of Old Growth Forests as vital carbon banks, and some of the best carbon banks in the world are here in Victoria. Let's plan to protect them together.
To learn more: coolforests.org
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