Take a piece of the Great Forest with you
Whether you’re exploring the trails, supporting the cause, or simply love the majesty of the Mountain Ash, our collection of books and merchandise lets you stay connected to the Great Forest. Every purchase directly supports awareness, advocacy, and protection of one of Australia’s most precious ecosystems.
The Great Forest Park Guide
Your ultimate companion to explore the Great Forest. Discover 525,000 hectares of wonder through our campaign to declare a National Park, stories and maps. Detailed trail guides, activity maps, and hidden gems. Insightful stories from adventurers, athletes, and conservationists.
Locals and researchers have mapped out a plan to declare the Great Forest a National Park adding 355,000 hectares to the existing 170,000 hectares making a 525,000 hectare sanctuary that future generations can enjoy. Projections show an increase of 400,000 annual visitors, 750 new full-time jobs, and an economic boost to the local economy of over $70 million each year.
The guide book is full of contributions from conservation leaders such as Professor David Lindenmayer, Rick Ridgeway, Sarah Rees, Dr. Kita Ashman, Steve Meacher and Brett Mifsud. And it’s full of trails and quirky interviews from adventurers including Erchana Murray-Bartlett, Mitch Docker, Majell Backhausen, Beau Miles, Liam O’Connor, Mike Hampton and Sean Marler. And a huge thank you to Chris Taylor, Sarah Rees and Cam Suttie for their beautiful photos.