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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
Tel: 03 6233 6510