Coalpac threat to forest
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
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‘There is a proposal by (Queensland-based) Coalpac Pty Ltd to mine coal, using high wall and open cut mining techniques. This activity would occur within the Ben Bullen State Forest, this forest adjoins the Gardens of Stone, an amazing area containing rock formations called pagodas.
If this destructive mine is approved, at least 1088 ha of old growth forest will be destroyed, with its iconic, rare flora and fauna. We have an unenviable record of species extinctions, locally and nationally.
Lyrebirds use the sides of the pagodas to nest and raise their young. The area is home to tiger quolls, powerfull owls and more than 30 native animals, five of which are listed as endangered.
Local residents will not suffer from dust in the air, but they, and others further afield, will have their water supply contaminated.
Please write to Mrs Roza Sage (Liberal Party Member for Blue Mountains electorate) to express your concern about this irreplaceable environment at risk frominappropriatre and unnecessary mining development.’
Anne Dillon, Blackheath.
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[Source: Blue Mountains Gazette, ‘Threat to forest’, 20110713, page 12, Blue Mountains, New South Wales Australia]
