Nature Conservation NSW, 10 January 2025:
Media Alert: Fulfil your promise Chris Minns: Protect the great koala national park forests now!
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 fulfil their promise to create a world class Great Koala National Park NOW
The statement, background and signatories can be found here.
