A student production making a clear statement of the conservationists viewpoint of clearfelling and woodchopping of valuable native forests. It examines the history of the Otways and argues strongly against current practices. This film could be used in conjunction with films and resources giving the alternative viewpoints to stimulate debate on resource management.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014707
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Timber - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wood chips industry
Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Otway Ranges (Vic)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forests and forestry - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Otway Ranges (Vic)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Timber - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)