The commencement of the Coastal Integrated Forestry Operations Approval (CIFOA) protocol and the site-specific biodiversity condition for greater gliders will be postponed by a week.
Last week, we announced changes to the protocol which will have an important role in protecting hollow bearing trees.
We have been consulting with stakeholders and considering their feedback to ensure we find the most appropriate way to address concerns while achieving long-term protections for this endangered species.
Existing requirements remain in force during this period and we will not hesitate to take regulatory action, including stop work orders, where we think there will be non-compliance.
Until the protocol and site-specific biodiversity conditions are finalised, we will treat all glider habitat forests as high risk.
We want to thank all stakeholders for working with us as we refine these changes.
Contact details:
NSW EPA media@epa.nsw.gov.au
