Lawyers for Forests is an association of legal professionals working towards the protection, restoration and conservation of Australia’s remaining native forests.

Lawyers for Forests believes that the mismanagement of our native  forests is a matter of serious public concern across Australia.  This includes issues such as clear felling and industrial logging, felling in the guise of fire and storm management (such as the provision of fire breaks, and extensive log extraction after storms), planned burns and failure to protect forests and native species on public and private lands. Lawyers for Forests is active on a number of levels to promote awareness of the issues around native forest protection and advocate change.

Lawyers for Forests does this by:

• increasing scrutiny of laws and policies concerning native forests and related environmental issues;
• demanding accountability from our leaders in business and government; and
• providing pro-active legal support to other groups campaigning for change.

If you are a lawyer or law student and would like to assist us, we encourage you to become a member and join our network of lawyers accepting referrals, volunteer or make a tax deductable donation to Lawyers for Forests.

Legal Guide for Community Groups

If you are concerned that an activity is destroying the environment and may not comply with law, it is important to gather evidence and take the evidence to a lawyer.

Legal Guide for Forest Protectors in Victoria

This guide, prepared in collaboration with Environmental Justice Australia responds to some of the most common legal questions and issues that arise in forest actions.

One Stop Chop

How Regional Forest Agreements streamline environmental destruction.