Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the development of a South Coast NSW forest after four years of community fighting.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the clearing of a South Coast NSW forest to make way for 153 houses.One of the only NSW South Coast forests spared in the Black Summer Bushfires will be bulldozed for housing after the federal environment minister approved the "zombie DA" under strict environmental conditions.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's decision comes after a four-year battle led by the community to save the endangered forest following the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfires. In a statement, a spokesperson for Ms Plibersek said the decision had to be made in accordance with the facts and the national environment law.
Manyana Matters secretary Jo Davey said there were an estimated 90 historical development consents along the south coast. Around 3,000 people were trapped inside the village for 10 days without power and access to fresh food.
Housing Development Environment Black Summer Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek Manyana Matters Environmental Association Manyana Residential Development Houisng Zombie Da Da Development Application
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