Native logging end to take decades

The Forest Industries Association says it will take decades to end native forest logging in Tasmania.

The timber industry and environmentalists have signed a deal designed to end Tasmania's decades-old forest wars.

The document commits to halt the logging of high conservation value forests within months.

Terry Edwards from the Forest Industries Association says it will be a big shake-up for the industry.

"It's one that we have approached very cautiously, but we are very optimistic about the future," he said.

The agreement also pledges to eventually end all native forest logging.

Mr Edwards says it will be a difficult, time-consuming process which could take up to 30 years.
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Forest deal in detailTHE Tasmanian Forests Statement of Principles agreement in detail.