Save the Leadbeater's possum

Save the Leadbeater's possum

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Last year, the tiny Leadbeater’s possum, Victoria's faunal emblem, was re-listed as critically endangered.

For decades the state government has allowed VicForests to log its habitat. And the federal government has tried to wash its hands of all responsibility.

Over 80 percent of Leadbeater's possums have disappeared since 1980. And in 2009, the Black Saturday fires decimated almost half its remaining habitat.

Right now, the Leadbeater's survival hangs on protecting the Mountain Ash forests in Victoria's Central Highlands.

If the federal government doesn't step up and protect these forests from logging, the Leadie could ...

Last year, the tiny Leadbeater’s possum, Victoria's faunal emblem, was re-listed as critically endangered.

For decades the state government has allowed VicForests to log its habitat. And the federal government has tried to wash its hands of all responsibility.

Over 80 percent of Leadbeater's possums have disappeared since 1980. And in 2009, the Black Saturday fires decimated almost half its remaining habitat.

Right now, the Leadbeater's survival hangs on protecting the Mountain Ash forests in Victoria's Central Highlands.

If the federal government doesn't step up and protect these forests from logging, the Leadie could be gone forever.

We have until the 20 May to make sure the government's recovery plan is strong enough to protect the Leadbeater’s possum. 

You can make a submission to the federal government now to help the Leadbeater's survive.

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