Leadbeater's Possum Detection Report – 288-520-0007 ‘Gnu’
This report details the methodology, results and discussion/conclusion of the detection of a critically endangered Leadbeater's Possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri) (LbP) recorded within VicForests active logging coupe 288-520-0007, off the northern slopes of Mt. Bulllfight within the Rubicon State Forest. This investigation concludes that VicForests are currently conducting logging operations in an area of forest currently inhabited by the critically endangered Leadbeater's Possum and have already cleared a substantial amount of critical habitat within the 200m timber harvesting exclusion zone. Furthermore, we conclude that the cleared area within this critical Leadbeater’s Possum habitat should be offset within a separate area of the coupe and protected for the conservation of the species.