‘It’s not surprising at all’: Victoria sourcing timber from alternative Australian state

The state of Victoria banned native forest logging at the start of 2024 but is now sourcing wood from Tasmanian forests.

Forestry Australia president Dr Michelle Freeman told 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott she was not surprised by this.

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“Stopping timber harvesting in one area doesn’t magically make demand for that timber go away.”

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