Submission—NSW’s Independent Forestry Panel

On 11 October 2024, the Academy made a submission to the Independent Forestry Panel, which has been established to engage with stakeholders to inform the development of the Forestry Industry Action Plan by the NSW Government.
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The Academy made the following recommendations in its submission:

  • Native forests should be preserved to increase viable habitat for threatened species in NSW and reduce bushfire risks and impact.
  • The NSW Government should commit to phasing out native forest logging and transition to a plantation-only industry.
  • The NSW Government should develop a long-term carbon storage plan that includes intact native forests.