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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Chris Lanyon commented 2019-09-18 15:33:01 +1000

Thank you!
Chris Mcalpine commented 2019-09-18 15:33:00 +1000

Well done this is awesome. You’ve done an amazing job by saving this area.
David Gibson commented 2019-09-18 15:32:54 +1000

Thanks, this was the right decision.
Judy Ebner commented 2019-09-18 15:32:54 +1000

Thank you very much for rejecting the Bylong valley mine. The local people have fought valiantly for this outcome. This will give hope to our farmers who are doing it so tough.
Ann Martin commented 2019-09-18 15:32:43 +1000

Thank you so much for protecting the beautiful Bylong Valley from the threat of coal mining! This means so much to every Australian that appreciates the value of our natural heritage.
Elliat Rich commented 2019-09-18 15:32:40 +1000

So deeply grateful for sensible and forward thinking. May this be the change we have all hoped for.
John Campbell commented 2019-09-18 15:32:22 +1000

What a courteous decision. Climate change and I thank you
Louise Fitzgerald commented 2019-09-18 15:32:22 +1000

I am so heartened by this decision. Issues such as water, intergenerational equity and climate change ned to inform every planning decision in australia. thanksyuou for showing leadership and wisdom.
Anne Parker commented 2019-09-18 15:32:18 +1000

A great outcome which will have long lasting benefits for the environment and our heritage
Sue Rutter commented 2019-09-18 15:32:15 +1000

This is great news for every reason, thanks bunches
Margaret Hardy commented 2019-09-18 15:32:09 +1000

Thank you for a thoughtful and considered decision. While it is in line with the science, heritage and culture significance it also contributes to long term agricultural and economic sustainability. We need, now more than ever, to preserve agricultural land.
Ellie Smith commented 2019-09-18 15:32:05 +1000

You give us hope! Thankyou for considering future generations in your decision to protect Bylong.
Nicholas Bates commented 2019-09-18 15:32:00 +1000

This is great news. A couple of years ago I drove through this beautiful part of the world, wanting to know what all the fuss was about. Passing along the Bylong Valley Way i couldn’t believe that anyone would even consider an open cut mine in the vicinity. A wonderful victory for the environment.
Dianne Lane commented 2019-09-18 15:31:52 +1000

Well done IPC and all who stood shoulder to shoulder…common sense at last

“You oughter be congratulated”
Carole Willis commented 2019-09-18 15:31:38 +1000

Thank you one and all for coming to the right decision! It is great to have the Bylong Valley safe for all future generations.
Adrian Vergison commented 2019-09-18 15:31:21 +1000

A BIG THANKS – great to see common sense and long term decisions being made ahead of short term profits!
Annie Hawker commented 2019-09-18 15:31:20 +1000

Dear Independent Planning Commission and NSW Government

Thank you SO much for your decision to save the Bylong Valley from coal mining.

At last we have a glimmer of hope that intergenerational equity and climate change are seen to be important considerations.

Congratulations on a courageous and hopefully trend-setting decision!

So THANK YOU again.
Cathy Burgess commented 2019-09-18 15:31:07 +1000

This is such a wonderful decision, thanks for saving this precious part of the world
Roger Adams commented 2019-09-18 15:31:06 +1000

Thank you to all those who played a part in saving a wonderful part of Australia from the devastation of coal mining and in setting a wonderful example to those who are fighting so hard to save Australia from further destruction.
Florence Benattar commented 2019-09-18 15:31:03 +1000

Thank you so much for having the courage to make the right choice by our environment and the common good . Well done for rejecting the Bylong coal mine , finally some good news!
Moira Williams commented 2019-09-18 15:30:48 +1000

Thankyou for making this very important decision that will protect future generations from the impacts of climate change.
Marcille Cameron commented 2019-09-18 15:30:38 +1000

Thank you so much for rejecting the Bylong coal mine! A much needed outcome to protect important agricultural land & our Country and planet from Climate Change!
Helene Grunow commented 2019-09-18 15:30:30 +1000

Thankyou! Common sense has prevailed! Thankyou!
Elana Phillips commented 2019-09-18 15:30:16 +1000

Thank u for all farmers that thy have reject all coals for the valley

Well done in the fight for no coals
George Woods commented 2019-09-18 15:30:03 +1000

Thank you for protecting the ground water of the Bylong Valley area,and preserving the valley for future generations.
Angie Kelly commented 2019-09-18 15:29:47 +1000

A heartfelt thank you for using your political position for the good of the future! Doing the right thing is never the easy thing.
Paul Grace commented 2019-09-18 15:29:46 +1000

Thank you so much.
Paul Grace commented 2019-09-18 15:29:46 +1000

Thank you so much.
Russell Lewis commented 2019-09-18 15:29:43 +1000

Good move; I’m actually a capitalist first, not a socialist. But we have to favour renewable energy over non renewable, surely.

Let’s hope this kind of decision extends to any attempts to frack under ground water reserves in Australia.
Sandra Buck commented 2019-09-18 15:29:43 +1000

Thank you so much, for saving this part of Australia for all of us and for the future. I do hope your decision sets a precedant for other commissions and decision makers.