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Fallout from govt’s native forestry decision continues 

THE Victorian Forest Products Association welcomed a transition package in principle in the wake of the decision to end native forest logging earlier than planned but claimed it benefits some and punishes others. Photo: SUPPLIED.
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THE native hardwood industry welcomed an announcement this week by Victorian agriculture minister, Gayle Tierney, to offer additional support for workers, contractors, communities and new regional businesses, but was disappointed the mill exit package ‘doubly punished’ those businesses that had acted in good faith.

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