Minister Burke,
I visited the Tarkine for a 4 day bushwalk and was astounded by the regions natural and wilderness qualities. I believe it should be protected by a National Park.
The coastal region of the Tarkine is one of the world’s great archaeological regions due to the richness and diversity of Aboriginal sites – many of which date back thousands of years. I viewed hut sites, middens, petroglyphs and pebble causeways during my visit.
With respect to two iron ore mines proposed by Venture Minerals (project reference numbers 2012/6342 and 2012/6339), I draw your attention to the following concerns:
The two mines are proposed in areas that have been assessed by the Australian Heritage Council as being worthy of National Heritage listing. This listing should urgently be reinstated, and the proposals assessed accordingly.
The Tarkine is the second largest cool temperate rainforest left in the world and is home to more than 60 species of rare, threatened and endangered species, including the Tasmanian Devil and the largest freshwater lobster in the world.
These are two iron ore mines that would only operate for two years, but in that short time the values of the Tarkine could be irreversibly damaged.
Please take action to protect the Tarkine region as a National Park and prevent its destruction from mining.
Signed
Peter Campbell
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