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Post by nugget893 on Jul 11, 2018 15:57:42 GMT 10
In March 2017 the Andrews Government, in conjunction with the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, asked VEAC (Victorian Environmental Assessment Council) to look into “Public Land Access” within the Western Regions of Victoria. Responding to calls from the community to review Public Land within the region. This has not been done since the 1980’s These regions include, Mount Cole State Forest, The Pyrenees Rangers State Forest, Wellford State Forest and the Wombat State Forest. A total of 64,082 Hectares. There has been protest rallies happening in Maryborough and Beaufort. Our next one is in Avoca. Then onto Bendigo. The big one will be in the city on the steps of Parliament House on August the 8th. at 11pm. All to try and stop this from happening to our State Forests. The second VEAC report finding should come out later this week or early next week with more info. But if these State Forests do become State or National Park, it will not only restrict or even ban prospecting but all effect other bush users as well. Including small towns in the region that rely on the income from these user groups, just to survive. www.facebook.com/groups/453169665130507/ It is an open forum and anyone can join and make comments. nugget893
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Post by Andy on Jul 12, 2018 7:02:50 GMT 10
Hey Bill. I don't know if I'm going to be able to attend these rallies. I know I should be there for support as Admin of this forum. Unfortunately I'm grounded at the moment & not allowed to drive until August 11th, due to my very recent heart surgery.
It's a long shot but if I can get someone in town to take me in, I might get to the Avoca & Bendigo rallies. But at the moment I don't feel well enough to travel long distances, I still have about 2 to 3 months before my sternum fully heals from being cut in two & wired back together from the operation I had.
Andy
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nuggethill
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Post by nuggethill on Jul 12, 2018 9:14:35 GMT 10
Ouch Andy I also would like to attend but I'm stuck here in Sydney for a few months sorry mate regards Harry
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Post by nugget893 on Jul 12, 2018 18:48:51 GMT 10
That's alright guys. Your thoughts are there, that's the main thing. Andy that sounds like the same opp. that Hanns had many years ago. He's opp. itself still plays up a bit at times. Not the heart, just the stitching up part. Take it easy mate and just relax until your feeling better. And don't push yourself to hard. cheers nugget893
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