[4] The Toolangi State Forest is popular for a variety of recreation uses due to its close proximity to Melbourne and its natural attributes.

There is strong local opposition to this logging due to the destruction of small remaining areas of intact forests that provide habitat for the threatened Leadbeater's possum.

[12] Following a community led blockade on Sylvia Creek Road, Toolangi State Forest in July to August 2011,[13] MyEnvironment Inc, a local environment group, obtained an injunction in the Supreme Court, preventing logging in the subject coupes pending resolution of the allegation of unlawful logging.

[14] Justice Osborn accepted VicForests interpretation that the primary instrument they are required to follow in logging is the Prescription in the Central Highlands Forest Management Plan that includes Leadbeater’s Possum Zone 1A Habitat (living mature and senescing trees) in the Special Protection Zone.

[17] Hannah pledged to remain in the 14-square-metre home until the Victorian state government announces plans for protecting the endangered possum.

Beee has endured all climatic variations since 1 December 2013 and is sacrificing creature comforts in an act of Non-Violent Direct Action to bring attention to the need to protect this unique and globally significant forest.

On 9 April 2022, members of ten community groups gathered at a rally to save the forest along these walking tracks from logging.