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A NSW court recognises the value of hollow bearing trees and enforces their protection

Forestry Corporation NSW (FCNSW) has been fined after being found guilty of illegally felling hollow-bearing trees in a part of Mogo State Forest that was badly burnt during the Black Summer bushfires.

Article by James Tugwell ABC South East NSW
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-22/forestry-nsw-sentenced-after-illegal-logging-mogo-state-forest/103258554?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

Key points:
Forestry Corporation was found guilty of felling hollow-bearing trees in Mogo State Forest in 2020
It was fined $20,000 and must pay more than $80,000 in legal costs
More than 300 native species rely on hollow-bearing trees for ...more ↓

Posted on December 23, 2023 02:38 AM by katyw katyw | 0 comments | Leave a comment

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Loss of hollow bearing trees is a significant factor in the extinction and near extinction of many species.

The purpose of this project is to provide data to protect existing and future hollow-bearing trees and significant habitat trees, and to display their beauty and function.

The records of the locations and nature of the trees can be used by a number of organisations ...more ↓

katyw created this project on October 4, 2022
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