| The problems
for Helidon Hills |
Helidon Hills is
a rare and unique area in South East Queensland which is in immediate
danger of the over exploitation of the sandstone mining and extraction
industry. Helidon Hills has supported a well balanced, sustainable
sandstone industry for over 100 years, with responsible, legitimate
operators doing the right thing - until recently.
Several new sandstone quarries were opened without much warning and
began tearing sandstone from the ground with alarming speed and savagery.
Now speeding trucks with heavy loads are dominating the inadequate,
partially unsealed roads and incessant, blasting and industrial noise
shatters the peaceful bush and quiet rural homes - and there are so
many more to come... |
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| Everyone
can help |
The
more of us who point out the importance of the natural environment
and sustainable industry to those who make the decisions the better.
We will be updating the site with current developments and adding
links to more information constantly and letting you know how you
can help us
protect the Helidon Hills. |
If you have
any concerns, comments or feedback just use our contact
and feedback form here as we are keen to receive everyones
input
With your permission your comments will be made available for viewing
on our feedback page |
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| Why
Helidon Hills Needs Protection |
Endangered species
of fauna and flora not found anywhere else in the world are facing
extinction and no amount of sandstone profits or apologies after the
fact can ever bring them back
• The Red Goshawk
• Powerful Owl
• Long Nosed Potoroo
• Brush-Tailed Rock Wallaby...
the list goes on
Our trees and plants are so individual to the world they're named
for it
• Eucalyptus helidonica - Helidon
Hills White Mahogany
• Eucalyptus Taurina - Helidon
Hills Ironbark
• Leionema Obtusifolium - Helidon
Hills Phebalium
.. and you'll find many more on our
rare and endangered page |
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Red Goshawk
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Brush Tail Rock Wallaby
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Long Nose
Potoroo
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| The
Real Scary Part |
There have been
at least 8 possibly 10 more mining - extraction - quarry applications
lodged for consideration. If these operations are approved our rural
townships and country communities, the value of our world class sandstone,
our rare and endangered wildlife, birds and plant life, and a wonderful
part of Queensland will be lost forever.
It's vitally important to protect this beautiful part of Queensland
for future inhabitants and generations, tourists and visitors. We're
just asking for a little moderation, forethought and planning, a lot
less greed and speed and a sustainable future. |
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