Some of the largest river red gum forests in New South Wales would be opened up for logging if a private members bill from the Nationals’ MP for Murray, Austin Evans, wins support. In what would be a first for New South Wales, Evans is pushing to reverse the national park listing for the 41,0000 hectare Murray Valley national park, which includes the largest contiguous forest of river red gums and several endangered species. Whether he has the support of his own side remains to be seen. The bill is unlikely to reach a vote before the state election in March. But the issue could prove dangerous for the Coalition.