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Victoria's Native Forests Face Scrutiny Over Timber Removal Practices
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- Environmental groups in Victoria are raising concerns about the removal of native timber, including hollow-bearing trees vital for endangered species like the Leadbeater's possum.
- They argue that timber is being extracted under the guise of fuel break operations, contradicting the end of native timber harvesting.
- The state government defends these actions as necessary for forest and fire management, with revenue from by-products going to traditional owners.
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Environmental groups in Victoria are raising concerns about the removal of native timber, including hollow-bearing trees vital for endangered species like the Leadbeater's possum. They argue that timber is being extracted under the guise of fuel break operations, contradicting the end of native timber harvesting. The state government defends these actions as necessary for forest and fire management, with revenue from by-products going to traditional owners.
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