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« January 21, 2008 - February 20, 2008 »
 
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PUBLIC FORUM: the real and present threats to Tasmania’s (and Australia’s) survivability
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

This is the first forum in a series jointly organized by ABA (A Better Australia) and TAP (Tasmanians Against the Pulpmill) to examine current and future problems confronting Australia and to develop strategies for dealing with them.

The format is an open public forum, democracy in action you might say, led by guest speakers with the emphasis firmly on public participation. If you have something to say, you will be heard.

WHERE: Community Centre behind Riverside High School, West Tamar Rd, Launceston (entrance off Brownfield Lane)
WHEN: Monday January 21st at 7.00pm
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Court Hearing for Bridge Sitters
Start: 8:45 am

The court hearing for the case against the three Batman Bridge sitters will be held in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 24 January 08 at 9.45am. Sam Thompson, Holger Strie, and Andrew Larner who flew the giant flag "save our valley for the kids" in protest against he pulp mill were arrested after sitting on the very top of the Batman Bridge for several days. See the media report summary for the 19 October 07.

Regular TAP meeting
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:45 pm

Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:45 pm

Where: Riverside High School Community Centre, behind the Riverside High School, Launceston.

When: 7.30-9.45pm, Thursday, 24 January.

Come and hear the latest about the pulp mill, aerial spraying, plantations, water use, MIS, council elector poll, planning for a better future, and more. All welcome.

"Wood for Biofuels" presentation will now be part of a special forum on alternative futures for Tasmanian forests. Details to come.

Go to biofuels for more information on this topic.
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Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival 1-3 February 2008
Start: 11:00 am
Start: 1 Feb 2008 - 11:00am
End: 3 Feb 2008 - 3:00pm

A celebration of 25 years of forest conservation in Jackeys Marsh, Tasmania, and the Great Western Tiers. Walks, talks and workshops for all age groups as well as great entertainment and inspirational forest films.

"Counting the Carbon in our Forests" workshop on Friday 1 Feb at 4.30pm led by Sean Cadman who describes new research into cool temperate forest carbon reservoirs and the carbon losses associated with approved logging of native forests in south eastern Australia.

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Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival 1-3 February 2008
(all day)
Start: 1 Feb 2008 - 11:00am
End: 3 Feb 2008 - 3:00pm

A celebration of 25 years of forest conservation in Jackeys Marsh, Tasmania, and the Great Western Tiers. Walks, talks and workshops for all age groups as well as great entertainment and inspirational forest films.

"Counting the Carbon in our Forests" workshop on Friday 1 Feb at 4.30pm led by Sean Cadman who describes new research into cool temperate forest carbon reservoirs and the carbon losses associated with approved logging of native forests in south eastern Australia.

Go to the 2008 Jackeys M
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Jackeys Marsh Forest Festival 1-3 February 2008
End: 3:00 pm
Start: 1 Feb 2008 - 11:00am
End: 3 Feb 2008 - 3:00pm

A celebration of 25 years of forest conservation in Jackeys Marsh, Tasmania, and the Great Western Tiers. Walks, talks and workshops for all age groups as well as great entertainment and inspirational forest films.

"Counting the Carbon in our Forests" workshop on Friday 1 Feb at 4.30pm led by Sean Cadman who describes new research into cool temperate forest carbon reservoirs and the carbon losses associated with approved logging of native forests in south eastern Australia.

Go to the 2008 Jackeys M
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TAP regular meeting
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:45 pm

Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:45 pm

Where: Riverside High School Community Centre, behind the Riverside High School, Launceston. The Centre is located down Brownfields Lane, off the West Tamar Highway.

When: 7.30-9.45pm, Thursday, 7 February.

Come and hear the latest about the pulp mill, aerial spraying, plantations, water use, MIS, council elector poll, planning for a better future, and more. All welcome.
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Peaceful community protest - training workshop
Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

Training in Peaceful Community Protest against the pulp mill is designed to make sure that you feel safe and comfortable in stressful situations of confrontation with angry people in authority. It also helps to ensure that you are clear on your legal rights and obligations.

Peaceful Community Protest Training is an essential step in ensuring protestors remain peaceful, calm and fully aware of the consequences.

When 16 February
Where: Hobart, venue to be be confirmed.

When: 15 March
Where:Launceston, venue to be confirmed
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