Forest defenders halt operations in the Styx River catchment
Members of Still Wild Still Threatened and the broader community have walked in and halted forestry operations in logging coupe 14C in the Styx River catchment area. Coupe SX014C is a 54 hectare stand of old growth forest which has never been accessed before. It is adjacent to informal reserves which connect to the World Heritage Area.
"Logging this pristine old growth forest which is a great portion of the Styx river's catchment area is an insane disregard for the denizens of the Derwent region,"said Still Wild Still Threatened spokesperson Christo Mills.
"Tampering with these forests will definitely have an adverse effect on the Styx River and consequently on the water for the entire region. Why does Forestry Tasmania insist on lowering the quality of life for Tasmanians?" Mr. Mills said
"In Victoria there is a significant conservation effort aimed at Melbourne's water catchment. Has Forestry Tasmania conducted any peer reviewed studies which show logging operations in water catchment areas do not adversely effect water quality and volumes?" asked Mr. Mills
"This portion of the forest is directly connected to informal reserves which lead to the World Heritage Area. How can we let this forestry operation go through when it will directly the integrity of those reserves?" asked Still Wild Still Threatened spokesperson Ali Alishah.
"This is yet another example of Forestry Tasmania's blinkered approach to managing the future of Tasmania." said Mr. Alishah.
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