Article 6K5DF Investigation into logging on Kangaroo Island under way after release of ‘horrific images’ of dead koalas

Investigation into logging on Kangaroo Island under way after release of ‘horrific images’ of dead koalas

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Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
from Environment | The Guardian on (#6K5DF)

Logging stopped as Australian Agribusiness Group says its teams have resolved to increase efforts on the protection of the local animal population' and that they are operating well beyond what is considered best practice for wildlife management'

WARNING: contains images some viewers may find distressing

Government and RSPCA inspectors are investigating the logging of blue gum plantations on Kangaroo Island after the release of what the South Australian deputy premier described as horrific" images of koalas allegedly being killed and injured.

Logging has been stopped while the investigation takes place.. It follows Guardian Australia publishing photos of seriously injured and dead koalas, and the Seven Network airing footage of koalas clinging to and being thrown from falling blue gums.

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