DEAR News Of The Area,
CONGRATULATIONS to the many groups and individuals who fought for so many years to secure the Great Koala National Park.
Congratulations to the Minns government ministers who finally decided to make good on their election promise.
They have chosen to protect more than 170,000 hectares as habitat for koalas and other native species, as well as old growth forests, into the future.
The City of Coffs Harbour council and its mayor must be pleased by the announcement, given that the park will add to Council’s credentials as an official ECO Destination.
I read that the timber industry is upset because its “compromise” offer of protecting 37,000 hectares wasn’t accepted.
An offer of roughly 20 percent of a proposal is hardly a “compromise”.
But the GKNP hasn’t been legislated yet.
I won’t be really celebrating until it is.
Regards,
Lorraine DAVIES,
North Boambee Valley.
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