Documents detail swift parrot nesting habitat loss due to Tasman Highway works at St Helens

Adam Holmes
Updated November 25 2020 - 4:45pm, first published 4:25pm
Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson says the covering of nesting hollows in advance of Tasman Highway works was based on ecological consultant advice.
Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson says the covering of nesting hollows in advance of Tasman Highway works was based on ecological consultant advice.

The Department of State Growth covered the hollows of potential swift parrot nesting trees at a proposed Tasman Highway widening near St Helens despite being told to seek advice from the Commonwealth first.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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