Article 3K35W Exclusive: sawmillers call for access to Victorian parks and water catchments

Exclusive: sawmillers call for access to Victorian parks and water catchments

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Gregg Borschmann
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Sawmillers say industry in 'wind-down mode' as state government discusses logging agreements extension

Victoria's national parks and water catchments should be opened up for sustainable logging, according to a group of six Victorian sawmillers.

The sawmillers - who call themselves the G6 - say the Victorian timber industry is in crisis. They want access to either more timber or exit packages.

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