By KATH GANNAWAY
A DISCUSSION on the proposal to create the Great Forest National Park across Central Highlands is the focus of an International Environment Day meeting in Warburton on Thursday 5 June.
The meeting, organised by Warburton Environment and hosted by local comedian Michael Veitch, will be held at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre from 7pm to 9.30pm.
The Great Forest National Park is a vision championed by Dr David Lindenmeyer, the world authority on Leadbeater’s Possum, who has called for the establishment of the park as a measure to protect the highly endangered possum from extinction.
The meeting will address issues including how the park would boost tourism and economic sustainability for Warburton and the Central Highlands.
Warburton Environment spokesperson Karina Doughty encouraged all members of the community go along to hear about what is proposed, and to have the opportunity to put questions to the guest speakers.
There will be live classical music from 7pm and supper at 8pm. Assistance is available for transport and with childcare.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/WarburtonEnvironment or phone 0416 181 171.
