Swift parrot recorded before logging as population declines to 750

The swift parrot’s calls were recorded in a Tasmanian forest before it was logged, with scientists estimating the endangered species now has a population of about 750. The logging agency, Sustainable Timber Tasmania, claimed compliance with environmental laws despite concerns over habitat destruction. The dispute highlights ongoing challenges in protecting threatened species amid forestry operations.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Guardian Australia