VicForests to reduce harvest levels in Victorian ash forestsFriday 24 May 2013 VicForests has announced timber harvesting in Victoria’s Ash forests will be reduced from 2017. CEO, Robert Green, said VicForests’ 2013 Resource Outlook outlines a transition to lower harvest levels in Ash forests.“This reduction is a direct result of the impact of large scale bushfires on areas of forest available for timber production,” Mr Green said. “Our annual Resource Outlook provides updated information regarding the timber resources in Victoria’s State forests. “Previous Outlooks have projected the sale of 300 000 cubic metres of high quality Ash sawlog per year, but this year’s Outlook has revised this figure to 215 000 cubic metres per year - a reduction of more than 25%. This change will come into effect from July 1, 2017. “We have publicly acknowledged the need to reduce harvesting in Ash forests as a result of bushfire and this adjustment is being made ahead of the first major sales process since the 2009 bushfires, planned for later this year. The change ensures future harvesting will continue at a sustainable level and future timber sales will be based on the reduced volume.” Mr Green said VicForests will continue to work closely with the industry to assist them in adjusting to the new level of resource availability.  |
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