South Australia’s environment minister says the clearing of Kangaroo Island’s Tasmanian blue gum plantations can resume, after work was halted following the release of footage showing koalas being injured. Susan Close said she had approved a new koala management plan submitted to her by AAG Investment Management (AAGIM), the timber company clearing the plantations on behalf of owners Kiland. …Under the new plan, AAGIM will increase the number of spotters on the ground as trees are felled and report any incidents to the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) within 24 hours. The company will need to advise the department of planned harvest activity two weeks before commencement. It will also implement strategies to manage fatigue in the workers operating the harvesters and improve communication between them and the spotters. …