The Tasmanian government will appoint an auditor to decide whether timber company Gunns Ltd will be compensated for its exit from native forestry logging. The company voluntarily withdrew from the state's native forests last year, effectively halving the amount of timber logged from such forests. The Tasmanian and federal governments earlier this month announced a $276 million intergovernmental agreement on the state's forestry industry, which includes $45 million compensation for native forest loggers. Gunns shares haven't traded since August 4, when they last changed hands at 20.5 cents.