How are koalas being treated in blue gum plantations?
While significant changes to practices have been made as a result of the voluntary guidelines, there is now a need to ensure that plantations are managed in a way that protects the welfare of koalas in the short and longer term, while providing certainty and sustainability to the Blue-gum plantation industry.
What to do with the blue gum stumps?
In the next 5 years they want to clean-up their property by removing the blue gum stumps and develop a mixture of agricultural activities, including a 10 ha blue gum pulpwood plantation. The remainder of the farm will be for grazing and growing sawlog trees.
What’s the best way to get rid of blue gum?
The option of raking up the debris and allowing it to rot was suggested as a cheap option to remove the trash and return nutrients and organic matter to the soil, conserve soil moisture and reduce erosion. A downside to this is the trash may also cause access problems and present a fire hazard.
How long does it take to get blue gum authorisation?
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Owners and managers of Blue-gum plantations who require authorisation have a three month application period, to 7 April 2017, in which to apply for an authorisation. Operations do not have to cease during this time, however, they must be conducted in such a way as to minimise impacts to koalas.
While significant changes to practices have been made as a result of the voluntary guidelines, there is now a need to ensure that plantations are managed in a way that protects the welfare of koalas in the short and longer term, while providing certainty and sustainability to the Blue-gum plantation industry.
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Owners and managers of Blue-gum plantations who require authorisation have a three month application period, to 7 April 2017, in which to apply for an authorisation. Operations do not have to cease during this time, however, they must be conducted in such a way as to minimise impacts to koalas.
Where can I find blue gum in Tasmania?
Although found mainly in Tasmania, it also occurs in southern Victoria. The wood is strong and moderately durable, and excellent for cellulose and paper manufacture; indeed, plantation-grown trees are mainly used for pulpwood.
How many koalas were killed in Gum Tree Massacre?
Investigators at the scene of a “koala massacre” at a cleared gum tree plantation in Victoria say the number of animals killed is likely to rise above 40 as they make their way through 10 kilometres of felled timber.