Two states will soon end logging of native forests, but what about the other states? The federal government has powers to intervene but also faces obstacles to nationwide protection of these forests.
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Victoria’s critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum is just hanging on, despite new plans and reserves aimed at protection. Plans to log some of its remaining habitat will not help
Timber company VicForests won its appeal last week and logging is set to resume. Let’s take a look at the dramatic implications for wildlife and the law.
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Deputy Director, Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law and Lecturer in Law, University of Sydney
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Professor, Urban Ecology and Biodiversity, The University of Melbourne; RMIT University
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Professor in Conservation Science, School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, The University of Melbourne
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Distinguished Professor of Ecology, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University