Mail - Upper Yarra Mail - 25th February 2020

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Upper Yarra

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Protest steps up By Jed Lanyon

Above: The crowd protested on the steps of Parliament House against logging coupes in Waburton and the Central Highlands. Right: Protestors dressed for native wildlife plea for their homes to be safe from further logging operations.

the report reads. VicForests will be hosting an open house event at the Art Centre, Warburton on 29 February 1pm. The event is designed to inform locals and hear their perspective, while providing an opportunity to address questions. To register, visit https://bit.ly/2T3J4do.

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Yarra Valley residents gathered at the steps of state parliament on Tuesday 18 February to protest about the impact of ongoing and proposed logging of forests surrounding Warburton and other areas of Victoria’s Central Highlands. The group expressed their concerns on the impact of logging on biodiversity, water quality and increased fire risk. Among the environmental groups featured members of the Yarra Valley Climate Choir, who performed several songs, while members of the Wurundjeri, Gunnai and Tuaungurung clans spoke to those in attendance. The group said that several MPs came out from question time to listen to their concerns. A statement from Protect the Unburnt read, “These forests are home to the threatened Warran (Greater Glider), Mook Mook (Sooty Owl), critically endangered Wollert (Leadbeater’s Possum) and many other totems. "Mount Bride, which towers over the picturesque township of Warburton is under immediate threat. "Vicforest’s plan to log an eastern slope will scar the landscape, disturb local residence water supply and increase the fire risk to the whole community.“ Yarra Valley residents recently held community meetings to voice their concerns regarding potential new logging coupes in Warburton. Upon contacting VicForests, the stateowned harvester released information regarding the proposed logging coupe. “VicForests is investigating the suitability of a coupe (Apu) in Warburton for harvest. "As part of this process VicForests is consulting with the Warburton community and conducting surveys and studies of the area,”


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