Join the blockade

The Pieman River blockade in takayna / Tarkine is still standing strong. Help us to continue holding the line.

 

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Sign up below to join our takayna / Tarkine forest blockade


 

We have been maintaining a frontline blockade in takayna / Tarkine’s Pieman River ancient forests since late 2020. 

Proposed construction of a massive toxic, acid-producing tailings dam and logging in the Pieman River area of takayna / Tarkine would destroy rainforest and the wildlife that depend on it. This is home to the Masked Owl, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Spotted-tailed Quoll and Tasmanian Devil.

 

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In February 2020 we occupied this coupe and forced the retreat of the logging machines, and since January 2021 we have been holding Chinese state-owned mining giant MMG at bay. Over 400 volunteers have spent time on this front line, with over 70 arrested stopping the machines. But the miners and loggers are still scheduled to return. We plan to stay in place to stop them again.

 

 The tall ancient eucalyptus forests and rainforests of takayna / Tarkine are one of Earth’s great treasure. They are also rich and essential carbon storehouses in the face of the climate emergency.


You can help us prevent the destruction of this incredible forest by joining us on the frontline at the blockade.


If you can’t physically be there, you can show your support by making a tax-deductible donation.

 

 


 

Sign up below for more information and how to get involved. 

 


 

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  • Jessica Bradley
    signed 2022-04-04 22:12:01 +1000
  • Lily Kerley
    signed 2022-04-02 10:23:05 +1100
  • Tim Elliott
    signed 2022-03-29 23:24:15 +1100
  • Lily Kingston
    signed 2022-03-29 21:30:06 +1100
  • Brianna Thompson
    signed 2022-03-22 11:22:31 +1100
  • kobe campbell
    signed 2022-03-20 18:27:18 +1100
  • Deborah Hiller
    signed 2022-03-13 20:28:21 +1100
  • Caroline Fitzgerald
    signed 2022-03-10 21:19:47 +1100
  • Steven Chaffer
    published this page in takayna / Tarkine 2022-03-09 10:30:58 +1100
  • rusty stewart
    signed 2022-02-27 11:13:14 +1100
  • Jordan Longmuir
    signed 2022-02-23 14:59:36 +1100
  • Alexander Matthews
    signed 2022-02-21 16:20:04 +1100
    I’ll be passing through NW Tasmania in late March and would love to help, can stay for a week
  • Thomas Jamieson
    signed 2022-02-19 20:16:37 +1100
    Excited to participate in the blockade!
  • Tom Rogers
    followed this page 2022-02-19 13:17:45 +1100
  • Nicholas Kaye
    signed 2022-02-19 10:23:44 +1100
  • Rhiannon Beaton
    signed 2021-12-02 15:45:48 +1100
    hi im flying to Tasmania for a short period in January and plan to head up to the talking and was wondering if there is any particular dates I could possibly come get a feel and get involved in your blockade in January. .
  • Dylan Madge-Brady
    signed 2021-11-29 11:33:18 +1100
  • Peter Baker
    signed 2021-11-25 13:21:12 +1100
    I was at the MMG blockade in June and would be happy to go back if Minster Ley hasn’t pulled he finger out and put a stop to the proposed tailings dam.
  • Ruth Mollison
    signed 2021-11-25 06:22:29 +1100
    I would like to help the blockade either by camping out there or running some supplies. You are doing such a great job.

    I’m also quite good at Botany and can assist with a vegetation survey.
  • Asia Haines
    signed 2021-11-17 01:42:56 +1100
    Hi there,


    Thank you for all that you do, you’re a bunch of legends.


    I am heading that way in January, but not for long and with my young daughter. Is it welcome for supporters to visit the site and bring supplies or similar (think chocolates, trail mix etc…requests welcome). Joining the blockade in a meaningful sense is not possible for me at this stage, but I would love to show my support in whatever way I can.


    All the best,

    Asia
  • Dylan Rowbottom
    signed 2021-11-14 19:12:02 +1100
  • Ben De Berg
    signed 2021-10-27 20:11:51 +1100
  • Michael Edwards
    signed 2021-10-25 19:41:24 +1100
  • Roberto Scalzo
    signed 2021-10-21 10:16:33 +1100
  • sunshine usaa
    signed 2021-10-18 02:37:40 +1100
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  • Madeline McShane
    signed 2021-10-11 12:01:43 +1100
    Hi!


    I am a student living in Adelaide who cares greatly about the Tarkine/takayna and admires all the Bob Browne Foundation does. I hope to come to Tasmania in summer and join the efforts of the Pieman River Blockade.


    I would appreciate if you could email me at [email protected] to provide further information on how I could get involved. (I have been having phone troubles).


    Thanks!
  • Matt Gore
    signed 2021-09-27 11:00:48 +1000
  • Silva Landers
    signed 2021-09-26 13:40:38 +1000
  • Jorn Van Der Veken
    signed 2021-09-20 21:54:48 +1000
    Jorn Van Der Veken
  • Toshi
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