On 8 September 2021 the Western Australian Government announced native forest logging would end from 2024.
From 2024, timber taken from Western Australia’s native forests will be limited to forest management activities that improve forest health and clearing for approved mining operations, such as Alcoa.
The decision was driven by the impacts of climate change, the importance of maintaining biodiversity and forest health, the need for carbon capture and storage, and declining timber yields.
It is estimated that ending the logging of native forests will protect nearly 2 million hectares for future generations, including an additional 400,000 hectares of karri, jarrah and wandoo forests.
About 9,000 hectares of high conservation-value karri will receive immediate protection, with other high value forest areas to be recommended for national park status.
Find more information on the Native Forest Transition page.
