What: Rallies at Coffs Harbour and Pennant Hills Sydney outside the offices of the Forestry Corporation.
When: Monday, 13th January, 10am
Where: Coffs Harbour, cnr of Park and Gordon Sts
Sydney: Cnr Castle Hill Rd and Cumberland Forest Way, West Pennant Hills
Why: Creating the Great Koala National Park has been an ALP promise since 2015. Almost 2 years after getting elected, the Minns government has completed their assessment of the park and identified an industry restructuring package but has still not announced their decision on the park boundaries.
Since they were elected, the rate of logging inside the park has increased compared to under the Coalition. More than 60%. The logging is continuing with new areas being opened up. How much longer will they let the promised Park be logged?
Are they going to allow the Forestry Corporation to log the heart out of the promised park?
According to their own data the Minns Government has already logged the homes of 500 koalas and another 37 threatened species. This carnage has to stop now. These forests also hold the soils together, sequester and store carbon, act as natural water reservoirs and could provide boundless opportunities for recreation, education and appreciation.
31 groups have signed on to a letter to the NSW Government demanding they fulfill their promise to create a world class Great Koala National Park NOW
The statement, background and signatories can be found here.
For media comment in Coffs, contact:
Grahame Douglas (National Parks Association) 0418256700
Dailan Pugh (North East Forest Alliance) 0400711054
Susie Russell (North Coast Environment Council) 0429655044
Paula Flack (Nambucca Valley Conservation Association) 0428644058
For media comment in Sydney, contact:
Doro Babeck (Bob Brown Foundation) 0401089307
John Seed (Rainforest Information Centre) 0410370632
Steve Ryan (Nature Conservation Council NSW) 0488 401 542