Thanks for saving Bylong!

Please write a very short message, in your own words, to the Independent Planning Commission and the NSW Government for rejecting the risky Bylong coal mine. Congratulate them for listening to the experts and protecting this incredible area for its rich soils, precious groundwater and unique heritage values. This means the historic Tarwyn Park property, the home of Natural Sequence Farming, will not be mined.

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Muzzie Herbert commented 2019-09-19 11:35:16 +1000

Thank you for having the foresight to protect this valuable area. And for recognising the long-term devastating effects the coal mine development would have on not just this area but the larger region
Jane McLean commented 2019-09-19 11:34:29 +1000

Thanks for a courageous decision on the Bylong Coal mine. It gives hope that we can go forward with greater confidence in the decision making process concerning the environment – absolutely needed as we become increasingly aware of the need to pull back from destructive practices that will affect the natural environment and the wellbeing of future generations.
Lesley Ellis commented 2019-09-19 11:34:10 +1000

Thank you for your decision to save the Bylong Valley from mining. The legacy of your decision will be appreciated for generations as a precious part of Australia is kept safe. Thank you so much again. And be proud of your decision, you must have been under a lot of pressure to find a reverse decision.
Alan jeary commented 2019-09-19 11:32:06 +1000

Intergenerational equity! Congratulations and thank you. You hit the nail on the head.
Ed Trotter commented 2019-09-19 11:30:49 +1000

A heartfelt “Thank you!” for this and future generations.
Bronte Carroll commented 2019-09-19 11:28:05 +1000

Thank you to the Independent Planning Commission and the NSW Government for rejecting the Bylong coal mine. This will be remembered as the start of the end of climate destruction in Australia. Thank you for listening to the experts who warned of the damage to the rich agricultural soils, irreplaceable groundwater resources, and incredibly unique and important heritage values of the area.
Neville Threlfall commented 2019-09-19 11:27:34 +1000

Thank you for saving the Bylong Valley from the impact of mining. A very sound decision!
Christine Hutchison commented 2019-09-19 11:26:08 +1000

Thank you for a realistic and sensible decision well done
Karon Lekeu commented 2019-09-19 11:24:04 +1000

Thank you for making the important decision to save the Bylong Valley and stop irreparable damage to our natural environment
Kathy Lees commented 2019-09-19 11:23:12 +1000

Thank you for making a rational decision for our future given the climate emergency upon us. Coal is not an option.
Jack Claff commented 2019-09-19 11:22:26 +1000

I know that thanks aren’t really appropriate in that the decision is based on law, but it it is important that the Government and Government agencies realise the depth of public antipathy towards any new coal mines.
Meredith Knight commented 2019-09-19 11:21:54 +1000

To the IPC, thank you very much for rejecting the coal mine proposed for the Bylong Valley. Your decision to save this magnificent Valley recognises that preserving natural beauty and pristine farmland is more important than mere profits from damaging fossil fuel extraction.

With gratitude, Meredith Knight, member of Ecopella, environmental activist choir.
Alicia Braithwaite commented 2019-09-19 11:21:12 +1000

Thank you so very much for ‘saving’ Bylong; our country’s water and soil, and therefore our lives. Unbelievable common sense: may this decision and its aftermath spread like a virus around the world!
Tracy Ellis commented 2019-09-19 11:21:08 +1000

Deep heartfelt thanks for this – it’s the right decision.
Daniel Black commented 2019-09-19 11:20:58 +1000

Thank you. You’ve made the right decision!
Peter Krinks commented 2019-09-19 11:20:25 +1000

Thank you for that wise decision. As a former lecturer in rural geography, I’ve been appalled at the blitheness with which our state and federal governments have supported the expansion of mining in sensitive environments, and you’ve now provided sound reasons why they should think again.
Sheila McMillan commented 2019-09-19 11:19:05 +1000

Thank you for thinking of the future for our children, grandchildren and our country. There is a better way and that way is renewables and sustainable agriculture.
Sharon Bowen commented 2019-09-19 11:17:41 +1000

Thank you so much for this very important and timely decision to put other values ahead of coal
Philip Bell commented 2019-09-19 11:16:33 +1000

Thanks for exercising your expertise and long-term vision by saving the beautiful, productive Bylong Valley from being destroyed. Future generations will, I hope , understand and value your decision.
Alison Lambert commented 2019-09-19 11:16:23 +1000

Thank you!
Brian Sawyer commented 2019-09-19 11:15:05 +1000

Many thanks. Great decision. As a retired Agriculture teacher I am pleased you have preserved the Tarwyn Park property. Please do the same for the Central Coast water catchment. I understand this is a decision change but for Central Coast residents it is essential.
Lynn Canes commented 2019-09-19 11:14:40 +1000

Thank you for your sanity, for ruling for survival over greed! Maybe our species can survive! 🙏
Andrew Hookham commented 2019-09-19 11:14:12 +1000

Thankyou for making the right decision!!!
Kath Sugars commented 2019-09-19 11:13:43 +1000

Thank you for this breakthrough decision, and especially the inequity rationale. For saying the real reason and not using a technicality.
Elodie Weith commented 2019-09-19 11:13:19 +1000

Thank you so much for this decision to not go ahead with the mine. The people and the local environment thank you
John Philpott commented 2019-09-19 11:12:11 +1000

thankyou for saying no to the proposed bylong coal mine.
Hendrik Dierich commented 2019-09-19 11:08:29 +1000

Thank you for savibg Bylong Valley. I was heartened by your reference to intergenerational equity as well as climate change. Well done! Hendrik 😎
Judi Enoch commented 2019-09-19 11:08:20 +1000

Well done and thanks be the Creator God for saving the integrity of this beautiful country.
Lynne Prior commented 2019-09-19 11:07:46 +1000

Thankyou for saving the Byalong Valley
Sofia Vaz Pinto commented 2019-09-19 11:07:04 +1000

Thank you for protecting Bylong.