The NSW EPA and Forest Corp are at loggerheads as they try to balance forestry jobs with the need to protect the State's remaining forests. Bushfires in 2020 destroyed approximately 80% of NSW forests, and Forestry Corp is stepping back from a site-specific agreement that was implemented in place of the CIFOA. The EPA lacks the power to seek preemptive injunctive relief against Forestry Corp until there has been a breach of regulations, and the budget estimates hearing is questioning the EPA Chief Executive on why damage to the forests must occur before action is taken.
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