Debate surrounds timber outputs from WA thinning trial [AU]Friday 25 Sep 2026
The trial was introduced by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) following WA's 2024 ban on native forest logging, which led to widespread mill closures and regional job losses. Designed to remove select trees to reduce water stress and restore balance in dense regrowth forests, the initiative was framed as an environmental management tool. However, the parliamentary revelations have drawn sharp criticism from environmental advocates and independent researchers, who argue the program operates as a commercial exercise rather than a genuine conservation effort. More >> Source: ABC News | ||
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