Letter to the Editor
Rebranding logging undermines true custodianship
Thank you for highlighting yet another attempt to undermine the true custodianship of our lands and waterways. It is deeply disappointing that industrial logging continues under the guise of “forest gardening,” despite the Victorian Government’s claims that it has ended.
These logging operations, even when rebranded, continue to damage forests, destroy habitats, and contribute to climate risks. Such practices only undermine efforts to restore the natural environment.
True restoration can only be achieved by empowering First Nations peoples to lead through their Traditional Knowledge. They have sustainably managed these lands for millennia, and it is time to let them reclaim custodianship, heal forests, and restore ecosystems.