Ten people have been caught committing woodcutting offences during a joint operation targeting the illegal harvesting of timber in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Police have confirmed. Source: Timberbiz, photos DPFEM Media
“Tasmania Police and Sustainable Timber Tasmania have been conducting a joint operation targeting the illegal harvesting of timber in the Huon region to decrease the instances of such thefts,” Sergeant Simon Ward said.
“To date, action has commenced against 10 individuals identified through surveillance and targeted patrols, in relation to illegal woodcutting activities.
“The joint operation is ongoing and will utilise a number of strategies, including covert surveillance, to identify any further individuals involved in these activities.”
Tasmania Police reminded people when collecting firewood that you must either do it on your own land, have permission from the landowner or have a permit from Forestry Tasmania.
In all other cases, it is classified as stealing and anyone detected may face charges of stealing, trespass or unlawful possession as well as forfeiture of the wood.
