Environmental groups raise concerns about logging 'by stealth'
Environmental groups raised concerns on July 10, 2026, about 'logging by stealth' in Victoria's state forests since the end of native timber harvesting in 2024. Critics cited hazardous tree removals threatening endangered species habitat as potentially unnecessary. The Department of Energy defended the removals as part of fire management while facing legal scrutiny over its practices.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 21:05 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 21:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Politics. Editorial policy · Corrections
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