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Forestry Corporation cuts over 50 jobs in Mid North Coast due to park expansion

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 8

The latest in this situation

  1. The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corporation are working cooperatively on October 8, 2026.
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How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Jul 1. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Forestry Corporation NSW is cutting more than 50 jobs across the state, with 32 losses specifically in Coffs Harbour. The decision is linked to the proposed Great Koala National Park, which will shift 176,000 hectares from state forests to national parks, reducing harvest volumes. An additional 19 jobs are being cut due to financial challenges, including a weak softwood timber market. The Government of New South Wales plans to redeploy Forestry Corporation staff with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

From abc.net.au

Why it matters

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The job cuts are raising concerns about the sustainability of the timber industry in New South Wales. The loss of 32 jobs in Coffs Harbour could reduce local consumer spending in the city's CBD. The park expansion mandates reduced harvest volumes and operational scope for Forestry Corporation.

From abc.net.au

Who's involved

  • Forestry CorporationCutting jobs and managing timber operations in the Mid North Coast.
  • National Parks and Wildlife ServiceReceiving redeployed staff from Forestry Corporation.
  • New South WalesThe state where the job cuts and timber industry concerns are occurring.
  • Coffs HarbourThe city losing 32 jobs from Forestry Corporation.
  • Government of New South WalesExercising authority leading to the job cuts and planning staff redeployment.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

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  1. The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corporation are working cooperatively on October 8, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Incidents are occurring along the coastlines of Mid North Coast, New South Wales, since September 1, 2026.Sub-event
  3. Advocacy bid challenges NPWS authority regarding culling.Sub-event
  4. NPWS operations are underway in Port Macquarie.Sub-event
  5. Job losses and staff redeployment are impacting operations in the Mid North Coast.1 source

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