[Greens-Media] Greens applaud Red Gum National Park announcement

[Cate Faehrmann]

Media Release                                                     19
May 2010
 
Greens applaud Red Gum National Park announcement
 
NSW Greens MLC Ian Cohen has applauded the NSW government’s decisive
action today to declare the Millewa State Forest a National Park with a
rapid cessation to logging activity in the area.
 
“This is a significant environmental announcement by Premier Keneally
and Minister Sartor and I applaud them both for taking decisive action
to protect these forests,” said Mr Cohen today.
 
“Minister Sartor has worked constructively and cooperatively with me
throughout this entire process.
 
“This is a win for the environment, the yorta yorta people and the
conservationists who have dedicated countless hours to see this area
conserved. It’s also a win for the timber workers and the communities
who will be affected.
 
“Until now only 1.8% of River Red Gums Forests have been protected in
reserves. Conserving the Millewa Forest as National Park is a
significant addition to the State’s national park estates.
 
“The central finding of the NRC Report is that the river red gum
forests are in decline due to river regulation, over-allocation of water
and drought. 
 
“We hope that this decision today will ensure there is healthy and
thriving river red gum ecosystems for future generations to enjoy,” said
Mr Cohen.
 
 

Further Information: Cate Faehrmann 0412 207 043 / Ian Cohen: 0409 989
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Cate Faehrmann
Adviser
Greens MLC Ian Cohen
NSW Parliament
Macquarie St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
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