A MINING protest group has organised a community meeting in Armidale next Monday.
Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas and Mining invites members of the community to join the meeting on 10 February at 7pm at the Armidale Bowling Club to share personal stories, hear the latest updates from the Pilliga and Leard Forests and discuss plans to protect the environment.
Ken Brown, who recently received a fine of $220 for blocking the access gate for the Maules Creek coal project threatening the Leard State Forest, will be one of the locals talking about their experiences.
They will share why they joined Gomeroi traditional custodians, farmers, business people and environmentalists in this battle with big mining corporations.
Campaign manager with the Wilderness Society in Newcastle Naomi Hogan, will provide an update of recent developments at the Leard State Forest and the Pilliga Forest.
“Naomi has been working with groups and individuals across the North West, including Gomeroi traditional custodians, local farmers, small business owners and a Narrabri Shire councillor,” meeting organiser Bea Bleile said.
“These are all people who are opposed to Santos’ plans to drill 850 coal seam gas wells in the Narrabri area.”
Ms Bleile said all members of the community were welcome at Monday’s meeting.
For more information, call her on 0458 752 680.
