A report produced by NPA and Wilderness Australia The Plan to Keep Logging the Great Koala National Park has exposed the depth of destructive logging taking place across several forests within the proposed GKNP right now, including Sheas Nob, Ingalba, and Orara East.
Previous analysis by the North East Forest Alliance has shown that since the Minns Government was elected, 7,185 hectares have already been logged within the GKNP assessment area. Additionally, 1,924 hectares are currently being logged, with another 3,469 hectares scheduled for the next six months. If delays continue,12,578 hectares could be destroyed, threatening the survival of one of the most important koala populations in NSW.
NPA CEO Gary Dunnett stated, “The Great Koala National Park proposal was designed around two basic principles: to protect as much as possible of the core Koala habitats and populations of the region; and to focus exclusively on existing National Parks and State Forests.
‘The reason for concentrating on public lands is that determining their future is the responsibility of the Premier of the day.
‘This report paints a stark picture of what this means for Premier Minns’ reputation- the longer he delays declaring the new park, the more koalas will be needlessly lost” concluded Mr Dunnett.
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Media Contact: NPA CEO Gary Dunnett (02) 9299 0000