As I say I am prepared to dispute your facts until you can provide independent science or data to support your views. In reality no such proof exists. Pandanus67 : 03 Dec 2008 11:49:47am Groucho, By your definition no scientific per reviewed literature can be trusted unless it conforms to your world view, that's not science that is dogma. My short time spent in WA's south west confirmed that the "industry" as you refer to it cared greatly for the health of the forests and has spent a significant amount of time and effort into researching the causes of dieback and how best to manage that disease (effort that is ongoing). AS for dsisputing my facts, it appears that whatever evidence I provide it will not be enough for you to reconsider your position on the management of our forests. As I stated previously you and I will have to agree to disagree on this issue. DocMercury r: billie : 24 Nov 2008 1:05:04pm Not sure how much money forestry contributes to the national coffers but I am sure that the tourism generated by people visiting and enjoying the remaining native forests far outweighs the forestry industry that is determined to chop itself out of existence. I W : 25 Nov 2008 12:08:54am Hi billie, from what I heard about Tasmania from my mum and dad, it is a beautiful part of the world. I think the tourism industry down there would have to be a major attraction and have