KFF allege that in 7 Bushfire Moderation Zones VicForests has unlawfully exceeded its 1% limit, and because clause 5.8.1.5(a) restricts harvesting over “any five year period”, no further harvesting can occur in these 7 Bushfire Management Zones for the remainder of the relevant five year periods. These Zones are located in Powelltown ( 2 zones ) Taggerty, Buxton, Mt Disappointment, Kinglake, and Toolangi.

The case will be heard by The Honourable Justice Ginnane in the Supreme Court from Monday February 8. Barrister Johnathan Korman will represent Kinglake Friends of the Forest. The trial will commence at 10.30am, Monday 8 February 2021 and continue on 10-12 February 2021.

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