A Forestry spokesperson told the Bay Post/Moruya Examiner the regrowth forest had a long history of timber production, with each logging operation “carefully planned” to ensure habitat protection.

“Each timber harvesting operation has a detailed harvest plan prepared in line with strict rules developed by expert panels,” a Forestry spokesperson said.

“This process is completely transparent – known reliable threatened species records are presented in all Forestry Corporation harvest plans.”

Forestry said almost one third of the area where current works were underway would not be harvested.

“Across the remaining area, Forestry’s highly-qualified forest technicians and ecologists have conducted surveys for threatened species,” the spokesperson said.

In a recent statement, Ms Walker said there were concerns about the impact of logging on Aboriginal cultural heritage in the region.

Forestry said there had been consultation with the local Aboriginal Land Council during planning.

“Any sites of cultural significance that are identified during the pre-harvest planning stage are included in Forestry Corporation’s internal operations plans so they can be protected,” the spokesperson said.

Ms Walker’s call prompted a passionate response from Bay Post readers.

“A displaced wombat was killed on the road on Saturday. She had been running around for the last week or two prior. Presumably she lost her home,” Rae Harvey said.