NSW forests face uncertain future as 'desperation' builds over major parties' inaction over logging

With no clear commitments, the gap between community expectations and actions of state MPs will be a major election flashpointGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastIn early January, activist Susie Russell was arrested on a road that runs through the Bulga State Forest on the New South Wales mid-north coast.She and about 30 protesters - NSW Greens upper house MP Sue Higginson among them - were there to support a young local woman who was sitting atop a tripod used to block trucks and logging crews from entering the forest.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...