The indomitable resurgence of undergrowth in East Gippsland forests is cause for concern. Next month marks two years since the Black Summer Bushfires obliterated large areas of bushland throughout the region. Those fires were so intense that the undergrowth that has sprung back is thicker than ever. The Howitt Society, whose members are made up of foresters, scientists, and experienced land and...

The proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine at Glenaladale will not proceed. Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, said the project would have unacceptable risks to the environment. Minister Wynne accepted the independent advisory committee recommendation that found the project would significantly impact local wildlife, vegetation, air quality, agriculture and horticulture. The...