Native Forest Logging Industry
Propaganda Directory

How often have you seen letters to the editor, advertising or responses from government ministers that are full of pro-logging propaganda? How often have you know that they are wrong but you just do not have the facts at your fingertips for a quick reply?

Lobby groups that promote clearfell logging have developed a large list of simple statements to dismiss community concerns. The following Propaganda Directory is a list of commonly used statements used by the Native Forest Logging industry and a brief response from a conservation view point.

1. WOODCHIPS VS SAWLOG DRIVEN LOGGING
2. CLEARFELL LOGGING
3. PLANTATIONS VS NATIVE FOREST LOGGING
4. AREA LOGGED VS AREA RESERVED
5. EMPLOYMENT
6. TOURISM
7. DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY
8. OLD GROWTH FORESTS
9. FLORA AND FAUNA / BIODIVERSITY (Also Rainforest issues)
10. CONSERVATION MOVEMENT / DIRECT ACTION
11. CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMUNITY
12. PROCESSES FOLLOWED
13. NATIONAL PARKS
14. FIRE

Don't know the meaning of a word? Check the glossary.