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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Colin Burns commented 2019-09-18 15:34:48 +1000

Good to see some common sense in the world
Campbell Griffin commented 2019-09-18 15:34:45 +1000

Thankyou very much, at long last the beginnings of leadership. But a long way to go.
kaz Monty commented 2019-09-18 15:34:38 +1000

Thank you and thank goodness for saving the Bylong Valley from coal mining.
Heather Papallo commented 2019-09-18 15:34:37 +1000

A strong message for humanity and the future of the Bylong valley, thank you
Barry Dale commented 2019-09-18 15:34:24 +1000

Thank you so very much for this decision to save Bylong Valley
Michael Colliver commented 2019-09-18 15:34:23 +1000

Sanity prevailed thanks to the IPC humanity cannot continue to destroy our planet for profit time to take stock and put nature 1st

Regards M Colliver
Ruth Barker commented 2019-09-18 15:34:00 +1000

Thanks for protecting this environment for future generations.
Dave Metzenthen commented 2019-09-18 15:33:59 +1000

Great news for the environment, farmers, and all Australians who love their country. Thanks to the decision makers! regards, Dave Metzenthen
Patricia Lowry commented 2019-09-18 15:33:51 +1000

Thank you – this gives me heart. There is at last an item of good news for our precious environment.
Denise King commented 2019-09-18 15:33:35 +1000

Thank you. A triumph for the clear sighted assessment of priorities – I feel reassured that there are competent people at the helm of the Commission.
Noeleen Trueman commented 2019-09-18 15:33:12 +1000

Thank you so very much for this wonderful decision to save Bylong Valley

Well done all.

Tears of joy falling here.
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
Simon Palmer commented 2019-09-18 15:31:06 +1000

A very welcome decision that reflects and acknowledges the need for egalitarian longer-term future-focused planning, not the myopic profiteering preferences of our current governments.