A response to Comment 17 on the item, Forestry: Why we hoarded $22m to be spent on cleafell options, beekeepers. Fugitive odours … from Dr Barry Tomkins
Three recent clearfalls of HCV wet forest and rainforest in the headwaters of the South Esk River, Launceston’s water supply.
All endorsed by PEFC and AFS.
Small wonder that FSC might be preferable!
Supper South Esk catchment, Launceston water supply
Railforest logged and burnt, South Esk catchment
Rainforest logged and burnt, South Esk catchment
Meanwhile, elsewhere …
Strzelecki Ranges/College Creek: Massive clearfelling continuing in heart of National Conservation Significance inside Rainforest Reserve.
More at:
http://www.hancock.forests.org.au/docs/11jan.htm
Forest Stewardship Council supports such logging, says Hancock Watch.
