In December and January, scientists from the Bob Brown Foundation recorded the call of the swift parrot, a critically endangered migratory bird, in the Wielangta forest in southeastern Tasmania, an area earmarked for logging. Despite 68 observations indicating the area was used for foraging and nesting, logging proceeded, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of environmental protections. The logging agency, Sustainable Timber Tasmania, stated it operates within legal frameworks, but critics argue that current laws fail to adequately protect the swift parrot's habitat. The swift parrot population has plummeted from 2,000 a decade ago to about 750 today, with predictions of potential extinction by the early 2030s. Campaigns are underway to pressure retailers like Bunnings to cease sourcing timber from areas like coupe WT003E, highlighting the disconnect between logging practices and environmental sustainability. The upcoming changes to national environmental laws in 2027 may alter the regulatory landscape, potentially requiring federal approval for logging that impacts threatened species.