Explore Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden in the Great Forest National Park, Victoria

The original and unique artworks of sculptor and painter Bruno Torfs continues to bring joy and inspiration to visitors from all over the world. Nestled amongst the luscious rainforest setting lives a collection of unforgettable characters lovingly hand crafted by Bruno from clay and fired onsite in his kiln. Bruno has created a world rich with fantasy and insightful beauty derived from his imagination and inspired by his intrepid journeys to some the world most intriguing and remote regions.

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The Central Highlands of Victoria have been logged for more than 150 years, with the majority of timber extracted going into making paper or cardboard boxes. As a result of past overcutting and recurrent wildfires, there is now very little forest that if logged will produce sawn timber. Only poor-quality trees that will be chipped for paper making are left. The bottom line is that Victoria will be financially better off without logging in Mountain Ash and Alpine Ash forests; some estimates suggest that the state would be ahead by between $110 million and $190 million annually if logging stopped today. This problem needs to be recognised.

Share your voice to preserve these regions for generations to come. Contact your local MPs and encourage them to support the creation of the Great Forest National Park.

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Proposed Parks

We propose adding 355,000 hectares of protected forests to the Central Highlands of Victoria to form the Great Forest National Park
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Existing Parks

Currently there is only 170,000 hectares of parks and protected areas in the Central Highlands of Victoria

The maintenance of an intact ecological system is the only way to ensure the continued existence of biodiversity, safeguard water supplies and provide spiritual nourishment for ourselves and future generations. It is for these reasons, and for the survival of the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum, that's why I support the creation of the Great Forest National Park for Victoria.

Sir David Attenborough
Over thousands of years, nature has provided the resources that have helped us to survive and flourish. Now, in a time of need, we must help nature to survive. The Great Forest National Park is a project to secure the future of a threatened ecosystem. If we act now, we will be ensuring the forest can continue to provide services that support us- clean water, fresh air and storage of carbon. If we fail now, what future will we have chosen for our grandchildren and their grandchildren? Please join me in supporting the creation of the Great Forest National Park.

Dr Jane Goodall, DBE

Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace
The Central Highlands of Victoria are home to the world’s tallest flowering plants, the Mountain Ash, and one of Australia’s most endangered mammals, the Leadbeater’s Possum. Both are threatened by ongoing clearfell logging and bushfires. To ensure their survival, I would argue we need to create a new national park, not only to protect possums and forests, but carbon stocks, water supplies, and lower the risk of bushfires.

Prof. David Lindenmayer AO

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The Great Forest National Park is a large complex proposal, covering environmental impacts and the conservation of wildlife, economic benefits to the area and more. Visit our FAQ for more information.

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The traditional custodians of this country include the Bunurong (Boon Wurrung), Gunaikurnai, Taungurung (Daung warring) and Wurundjeri indigenous Australians. We acknowledge this land belongs to the sovereign people of the First Nations. This land was stolen from them and their sovereignty was never ceded. This park conservation plan is subject to ongoing discussions and approvals with relevant clans and corporations and fully supports and recognises all their cultural rights, control and access.

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We've pre-written an email for you, feel free to edit it and make it your own. Copy and paste this email and customise with the name of your MP–––––––––––––> Dear [insert the name of your MP], I am writing to ask for your support for the creation of the Great Forest National Park in Victoria’s Central Highlands. This proposed 525,000-hectare park would protect some of Victoria’s most precious forests, including vital habitat for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum and other native wildlife. It would also help safeguard the Mountain Ash forests that supply most of Melbourne’s drinking water. As a Victorian MP, you have an important opportunity to help protect these forests for future generations. The Great Forest National Park would preserve biodiversity, protect water catchments and create opportunities for tourism, recreation and regional jobs. I ask that you commit to supporting its creation at the next Victorian state election. I would appreciate hearing your position on the Great Forest National Park and whether you would advocate for its establishment as part of your government’s environmental priorities. Thank you for your time and consideration. Kind regards, [Your name]

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Sir David Attenborough

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