The End Of Native Forest Logging In Victoria With David Lindenmayer

World renowned forest scientist Professor David Lindenmayer discusses the breaking news that the Andrews Labor state government has announced that Victoria will end native forest logging and native forest timber production by January 2024 – 6 years ahead of schedule. David talks about the decades long campaign to end native forest logging in Victoria and the economics and science that supports ceasing it. After being promised a Great Forest National Park in 2014, David shares why we need one now more than ever. He also explains what the decision means for the regeneration of our native forests, as well as the plantation forest industry and forestry workers.

David is based at the ANU's Fenner School of Environment & Society where he researches the Mountain Ash forests of the Central Highlands in Victoria. He is also a member of the Biodiversity Council.