Logged forests burn more severely than old growth, Tasmanian study finds

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Apr 14, 2026, 8:00 am315 ptsTop
Tasmania's logged forests burn significantly more severely in a bushfire than old growth, University of Tasmania scientists have found in a study that provides the strongest evidence yet on a question with real consequences for how the state manages its forests. The research team, led by Professor David Bowman…

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