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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Patricia Hull commented 2019-09-18 16:38:30 +1000

Thank you from the bottom if my heart for this decision to save the Bylong Valley. This is the best news I have heard in such a long while. Well done!!!
Kath Taylor commented 2019-09-18 16:38:18 +1000

Thank you so much. I read Peter Andrews book, " Back From The Brink". I think it would have broken his heart if this coal mine had gone ahead. Kath
Tricia Flynn commented 2019-09-18 16:38:08 +1000

Thank you for preserving a piece of Australia it REALLY MATTERS to us all
Dean Lenz commented 2019-09-18 16:38:03 +1000

Well done. It is a very important decision. I’m sure you realise that. I look forward to a time when decisions like this one becomes commonplace.
Karl Schaerf commented 2019-09-18 16:37:55 +1000

A sincere, heartfelt “thank you” for ensuring concern for the environment, the future of the Earth, sanity and decency prevailed over greed, short term gain and sheer, blind, indifferent disregard for all living things.
Alan Pursch commented 2019-09-18 16:37:52 +1000

Thank you for your considered, thoughtful and wise decision to reject the proposed Bylong coal mine. I was delighted to see that you considered all the arguments and made an eminently sensible decision, based on future as well as current considerations.
Geoff Bednal commented 2019-09-18 16:37:30 +1000

Thanks for making a sound decision in line with the desires of the majority of Australian
Anne Collins commented 2019-09-18 16:37:21 +1000

Thank you for the decision to reject the application from Kepco – now this beautiful valley will be around for our descendants to enjoy.
Emily Sutherland commented 2019-09-18 16:36:56 +1000

Thank you for saving this area from degradation and destruction. I hope this inspires others to respect our environment
Jan Hainke commented 2019-09-18 16:36:13 +1000

What wonderful news for humanity , agriculture and the natural environment worldwide. Thank you for your decision to disallow a new coal mine in the Bylong valley. I am so happy.
Brian Allen commented 2019-09-18 16:36:08 +1000

Great news as even The Commission also made it clear that the mine would have been contrary to the principle of intergenerational equity and that it would contribute to climate change.
Jennifer Lewis commented 2019-09-18 16:35:53 +1000

Thanks to those concerned at the Independent Planning Commission for your courage and wisdom and for making a common sense decision to protect our precious natural assets. This is the best news I’ve heard in a very long time and gives me hope for the future.
David Hart commented 2019-09-18 16:35:51 +1000

Thank you for doing your job and looking after our future generations.
Sebastien Sledge commented 2019-09-18 16:35:29 +1000

thank you for refusing coal! :)
Pamela Makey commented 2019-09-18 16:35:26 +1000

When I drove into the valley I was blown away by the beauty. Also, as from a farming background I was amazed at the lush grass and grazing cattle.

Saving this valley from destruction is the obvious thing to do. Thank goodness some good sense has prevailed.

Thank you.
Carolyn Worthy commented 2019-09-18 16:35:17 +1000

Thank you for your wonderful decision today. Future generations will now be able to enjoy this unique and precious area. We need more decisions like this!
Peter Nickell commented 2019-09-18 16:35:07 +1000

Many thanks! Great decision for the future!!
Dan R-J commented 2019-09-18 16:35:02 +1000

Congratulations and thank you for this wonderful decision.
Frances Wilson commented 2019-09-18 16:34:24 +1000

I thank you for the decision to reject the Bylon coal mine. Having lived in Latrobe Valley in Vic for 60 years, I have seen the effects massive coal mining has on air, water and the health of local residents. Rehabilitation is non existent of these old mine sites.

Again, thank you

Frances Wilson
Michael Nay commented 2019-09-18 16:33:19 +1000

Thank you to the Independent Planning Commission and the NSW Government for rejecting the proposed Bylong coal mine. The right decision at the right time!
Bernadine Lancaster commented 2019-09-18 16:32:51 +1000

Thankyou so much for saving the valley. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!
Elizabeth Pilven commented 2019-09-18 16:32:51 +1000

Thanks for saving v good agricultural land, and a contribution to climate action now
Kylie Gillespie commented 2019-09-18 16:32:45 +1000

Thank you for saving the Bylong Valley from being turned into a coal mine! Future Australians will now enjoy its beauty and important ecosystem.

Thank you for listening to Australians and what they want.

Congratulations on standing apart from the usual government bodies who seem to be acting for the corporations instead of the people.
Gabi Smalley commented 2019-09-18 16:32:34 +1000

Bravo to the IPC and the NSW Government for rejecting the Bylong coal mine. You had a magnificent opportunity to do the right thing and you did. Your grandchildren and mine will thank you.
Linda Brooks commented 2019-09-18 16:32:31 +1000

Thank-you so much for this wonderful news. Coal is NOT clean fuel, this result

will protect these beautiful parts of NSW. Thank-you NSW Government and all involved. Warm regards, Linda Brooks
Wendy Murdoch commented 2019-09-18 16:32:21 +1000

Thank you for saving this richly diverse valley , and it’s waters and soil.
Bill Mckay commented 2019-09-18 16:32:18 +1000

thankyou,for listening and acting responsibly to guard our heritage and future generations.
Mary Choate commented 2019-09-18 16:32:17 +1000

Thanks for the Independent Planning Commission and the NSW Government regarding the Bylong.
Yvonne Wedgwood commented 2019-09-18 16:32:16 +1000

Thanks very much for listening to the people who care about our environment by not allowing the Bylong coal mine to operate.
Catherine Tauss commented 2019-09-18 16:32:13 +1000

Thanks you from the bottom of my heart for this wise evidence based decision. We cant afford to lose more prime farming areas when water and food security is becoming more precarious. Bless you for this life affirming, rational decision.