Impacts of Victoria's cessation of native timber logging on the forestry sector

In a significant move, the Victorian Government’s decision to end native timber logging holds various implications for the sawmilling and forestry sectors. This article delves into the effects of this change on sector stakeholders.

Of the many changes announced in the Victorian Budget 2023-24, the decision to cease native logging in the state from 2023/24, as opposed to the initial 2030 deadline, brings significant ramifications to the forestry, timber, and sawmilling industry. The native timber industry in Victoria has been preparing for this transition for several years. For example, the State Government purchased the Heywood hardwood mill in 2017 which subsequently sourced some inputs from plantations in the Strzele...

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Authors: Emily Seeckts, Alexander Burrows

Published Date: 08 June 2023