Queensland farmer fined and ordered to restore cleared native vegetation
by Michael Slezak from Environment | The Guardian on (#3B585)
Although the landholder had a clearing permit, 132 hectares was cleared outside of the approved area
A Queensland farmer has been fined and ordered to restore native vegetation he cleared on his property, despite a significant media campaign from the farmer, lobby groups and conservative politicians, all claiming the farmer had done nothing wrong.
In November, the Guardian reported on allegations that the owners of Wombinoo, south-west of Cairns, had illegally cleared 60 hectares of native trees.
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