The Friends of Franklin Forest (FOFF) group officially opened the new mill track extended through the Franklin Forest.

35 guests attended the guided walk, including six members of the FOFF group, with guests shown through previously untracked forest.

The new path featured trees larger than three metres in diameter, groves of tree ferns and funghi populations leading to the historic mill site as well as discussions of the change in logging practices over the years and diversity and complex ecology present in the Franklin Forest.

Member of FOFF and Huon Valley local, Archie Donley made a sign to place along the new track as commemoration of the opening, proudly declaring ‘Trespassers Welcome’, inspired by Bob Brown’s similar sign in the Liffey Valley.

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