What: Public forum on climate change and the associated role of our forests,
with speakers from CSIRO, the Tasmanian Climate Change Office and
nationally-known expert Mr Tim Woods.
When: 7:30-9:30pm, Thursday April 23, 2009.
Where: Tramshed Function Centre, Inveresk Railyards, Launceston.
The
Forests and Forest Industry Council of Tasmania (FFIC) is inviting the
public to attend a forum in Launceston on the hot topic of ‘Climate
Change and Forestry’.
A panel of experts lead by CSIRO researcher, Dr Phil Polglase, will
discuss the issues surrounding the role of forests as Australia and the
world tackles the challenges presented by climate change.
Tasmanian
Climate Change Director Wendy Spencer will speak about Tasmania’s
greenhouse gas profile and the Tasmanian Government’s framework for
action on Climate Change and nationally-known expert on sustainable
development Tim Woods, will discuss Australian forestry as -‘part of
the global climate solution’.
Dr Polglase will address many of
the contentious issues in today’s climate change debate including: the
role of forests in carbon and water cycles, deforestation, the role of
fire and plantations as carbon off-sets.
Well-known commentator Mr Greg Barns, will moderate the forum which will include a 30-minute public Q&A session.
FFIC
Director of Communications Steve Bavage said today that the aim of the
forum was to stimulate proper scientific debate on the issue of climate
change as it relates to forestry.
“The panel of speakers for the
forum will provide the public with its best opportunity to date to hear
how sustainable forestry can mitigate the effects of climate change and
what policy action the Tasmanian Government is taking on the issue.”
“We hope the public will embrace this opportunity to hear directly
from these speakers and voice an opinion on this issue of huge
importance to all Tasmanians.”
Futher Information:
Steve Bavage
Forests and Forest Industry Council of Tasmania
Email:
sbavage@ffic.com.au
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Tel: 03 6233 6510
