Deep in Australia’s oldest forests there are criminal gangs operating: illegally chopping down trees to sell the wood. 

The authorities know it’s happening, but the problem is catching the perpetrators in the act.

The old growth forests are sprawling and these gangs know how to evade rangers and police.

Today, author and contributor to The Monthly, Sophie Cunningham on the crime against our oldest and most precious old growth forests.




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Guest: Author and contributor to The Monthly, Sophie Cunningham

Deep in Australia’s oldest forests there are criminal gangs operating: illegally chopping down trees to sell the wood. The authorities know it’s happening, but the problem is catching the perpetrators in the act.The old growth forests are sprawling and these gangs know how to evade rangers and police.Today, author and contributor to The Monthly, Sophie Cunningham on the crime against our oldest and most precious old growth forests. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Author and contributor to The Monthly, Sophie Cunningham

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