| Saturday, 28 May | to | Sunday, 29 May |
You are cordially invited to the visit one of the state’s biodiversity hotspots under threat from coal mining, the Leard Forest , NSW, situated 2 hours west of Tamworth to take part in the 4th community led bird survey of this endangered woodland.
Many are aware of the handover of this critically endangered white box grassy woodland to coal mining, thanks to the extraordinary influence of the mining industry. If you thought things couldn’t get worse, they prepared for a shock. We now have evidence that Whitehaven coal is exploring the biodiversity offsets that it promised to acquire and preserve in perpetuity, for coal.
Come and bear witness, and learn about this vanishing Eco system.
All knowledge levels welcome, from experienced to beginners.
Programme
Saturday, 28th May 2016
Late afternoon and night birding, picnic/campfire/BBQ (depending on weather conditions and fire bans) followed by night-time bird observations Commencement time 3PM
Sunday, 29th May 2016
Early morning birding, Commencement time 6AM
Details and maps of meeting places and other details to be provided on request. Camping, or billeting can be arranged on request.
What is at stake?
To learn about what is at stake, refer to the reports from previous Leard Forest bird surveys
This is just one citizen science initiative of the newly formed Wando Conservation and Cultural Centre, in the beautiful and endangered valley of Maules Creek.
Children are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you there! Visit our website, or email me or leardforest@gmail.com for more information
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