Collapsing forest putting Melbourne's water supply at risk, study says

A landmark university study has found a vital forest in Victoria's central highlands is facing collapse, posing a major threat to Melbourne's water supply.

A supplied image obtained Monday, April 30, 2018 of logged trees in Mountain Ash forest, Victoria.

A supplied image obtained Monday, April 30, 2018 of logged trees in Mountain Ash forest, Victoria. Source: AAP


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