Tasmania won't follow Western Australia's move to phase out native forest logging, government confirms

Adam Holmes
September 10 2021 - 10:00am
Forestry activity in the Mutual Valley, near Derby. Picture: Craig George
Forestry activity in the Mutual Valley, near Derby. Picture: Craig George

Tasmania will not phase out native forest logging, the government has confirmed, despite Western Australia announcing it would no longer carry out the practice from 2024 with Victoria to end old growth logging by 2030.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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