Dutton barks up wrong tree with native forestry logging promise
Dutton barks up wrong tree with native forestry logging promise | Australian Greens Skip to main content Search Get Involved Join Donate Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Get Involved Join Donate Search Our plan Toggle Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Toggle Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Toggle Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement Toggle About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Dutton barks up wrong tree with native forestry logging promise 2025-04-08 Peter Dutton’s so-called forest policy is a blank cheque for continued destruction of Australia’s native forests and a desperate attempt to prop up an industry that’s failed economically and environmentally, the Greens say.
“The Coalition’s announcement that they will put in place permanent timer production zones in native forests around Australia shows both major parties remain tied to an outdated industry that’s lost its social licence due to environmental and climate impacts,” Greens Forests Spokesperson Senator Nick McKim said “Native forest logging is not viable financially or environmentally.
It’s propped up by taxpayer subsidies, pumps out millions of tonnes of emissions, drives species towards extinction and destroys some of the most carbon-dense forests on the planet,” Senator McKim said. “Markets have moved on. The future lies in plantations and large scale rewilding and ecological restoration, not logging old growth forests.” “The Regional Forest Agreements have shielded this destruction from national environment laws for decades.
That exemption must end.”. “The industry has had every opportunity to reform and has failed. Forestry agencies have missed environmental certification targets, racked up massive financial losses, and relied on public handouts to keep going.” “Australians overwhelmingly want native forests protected.
They want action on climate and environment, and a shift to jobs that care for the land, not clearfell it.” “The Greens are ready to deliver that future based on plantations, forest protection, and a just transition for workers and communities.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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