Tag: letters
ASH innovation will be lost if mill closes
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I write in relation to the state government's impending announcement in relation to the future of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods, the broader Victorian hardwood timber industries, and the up and downstream industries that they support.
We must preserve Heyfield mill jobs
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gippslanders, where is the fury and the passion?
Batting for forest regeneration
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Heyfield timber workers may also point to the increased presence of grey-headed flying foxes as allies as they are strong agents of forest regeneration.
Timber harvesting is just not sustainable
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: If the Victorian Government is going to make a $40 million investment in the region, is logging the best option for the region for jobs and the Victorian taxpayer?
Commonwealth funding in the billions
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Transport Minister Darren Chester wishes to correct the record in regards to a recent letter.
We must retain jobs in Heyfield
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Closing the mill will take away the livelihoods of thousands of people directly and indirectly, who only want what was promised, their quota.
Great Forest National Park a ‘terrific idea’
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As humans, it is our responsibility to preserve as much nature as we can in order to perpetuate our planet's life span.
More money needed for Victorian infrastructure
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Darren Chester needs to explain why this outrageous and unacceptable disparity in federal funds for Victoria exists and should continue.
Forest figures can be used in different ways
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Readers of the Gippsland Times need to take with a grain of salt some of the figures thrown around about native forestry.
Wedge name disgrace
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Renaming Wellington Entertainment Centre the Wedge is a disgrace.
We need timber jobs, not handouts
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As an industry, we don't need handouts.
Shock over planned demolition of building
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I was shocked to read of the planned demolition of the former Fulham Post Office, which was previously a hotel.
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