Federal Government must now implement Forest Moratorium

Joint Media Release
23 November 2010

Environment groups welcomed the start of federal government engagement to implement the Tasmanian Forests Statement of Principles.

Paul Oosting of the Wilderness Society said “With Minister Ludwigʼs announcement of $22.4 million forest assistance package, the way is now clear for the state government to immediately start the logging moratorium on high-conservation value forests.”

Dr Phill Pullinger, Director of Environment Tasmania said “Premier Bartlett must now
ensure full implementation of the Forest Principles.”

Lindsay Hesketh from the Australian Conservation Society said “The Statement of Principles is now supported by all key stakeholders, providing state and federal governments with the best opportunity for a comprehensive and lasting solution that will protect forests and provide secure jobs.

“For this process to be successful the Principles must be implemented in full. This means that the process to implement the logging moratorium must start immediately.” Todayʼs announcement comes after 8,000 members of advocacy group GetUp emailed their Federal Labor MPs and Senators asking them to support the Forestry Principles over the last 24 hours.