Alternative plan to Tasmanian forests peace dealThe Australian reported this week that a secret alternative Tasmanian forest plan is being hatched as the Gillard government's AU$276 million peace deal faces collapse. The alternative comes ahead of expected findings that the peace deal cannot deliver promised conservation gains."Plan B" is reportedly being drawn up by Bob Gordon, managing director of the state-owned Forestry Tasmania, and has been discussed with state and federal ministers. It would deliver almost the same size of reserve area sought by green groups as their minimum ask - 430,000ha - but is more fragmented and includes some different forest areas. Green groups accused Mr Gordon of seeking to undermine the IGA. The Labor government, which shares power with the Greens, defended Mr Gordon. "The fact that Forestry Tasmania has gone to the trouble of exploring options demonstrates its willingness to play a constructive role," a spokesman said. |
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