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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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  • Tom Cotter
    signed 2021-09-12 08:07:32 +1000
  • Oakey .
    signed 2021-09-01 15:54:26 +1000
  • Georgie Toner
    signed 2021-09-01 15:12:19 +1000
  • Dunja Thamm
    signed 2021-08-25 15:01:25 +1000
    I want to do this for my child 💗
  • Savannah Thamm
    signed 2021-08-25 14:26:53 +1000
  • Susanne Wells
    signed 2021-08-16 17:22:19 +1000
    I want to be able to see these forests still standing when I am no longer standing myself!
  • Michael Nouse
    signed 2021-08-03 21:19:53 +1000
    Where is David Pocock? We need a football player to lead this protest.
  • Peter Commandeur
    signed 2021-08-03 20:18:37 +1000
    Chinese away from fantastic independent Australia-Tasmania
  • Anna Crotty
    signed 2021-07-29 09:39:07 +1000
  • Carmel Thomson
    signed 2021-07-26 08:10:35 +1000
  • Diana Briscoe
    signed 2021-07-24 20:12:19 +1000
  • Rona Weerasuriya
    signed 2021-07-20 10:02:59 +1000
    This is hugely important and I hope forums like this can also contribute towards making a difference for the Tarkine.
  • Caitlin Selfe
    signed 2021-07-19 21:10:45 +1000
    Caitlin Selfe
  • Joseph Hughes
    signed 2021-07-19 16:22:04 +1000
    Although I’m just a university student from Brisbane, I want to be able to help in some capacity – whether on the ground or through advocacy. This is a huge issue that is too important to be ignored by Australians. If it weren’t for the decisive action made by Bob Hawke, one of my state’s natural gems would be subject to the same treatment. The Tarkine needs the same level of protection and intervention from the federal government.
  • Jos Kovacs
    signed 2021-07-18 18:52:39 +1000
    I would like to go to the Tarkine in a supportive capacity to those who are there protesting. I want to contribute in some capacity
  • Marceli Granja
    signed 2021-07-18 13:58:04 +1000
  • Brianna Muldoon
    signed 2021-07-18 10:47:56 +1000
    Hello,

    I am able to support on the front line and from Hobart and volunteer time and resources such as driving supplies and providing emotional support. I am a social worker working in mental health.
  • Dawn O'Neil Am
    signed 2021-07-17 18:42:37 +1000
    Appalled the Tarkine is under such threat – we must do all we can to save it! Dawn
  • Billie Giles-Corti
    signed 2021-07-17 17:46:14 +1000
  • Pamela Chauvel
    signed 2021-07-17 08:05:41 +1000
  • Simon reader
    signed 2021-07-14 07:55:44 +1000
    Can do supply runs Hobart – takayna
  • Gina Campbell
    signed 2021-07-13 08:52:54 +1000
  • Andrew Maude
    signed 2021-07-11 14:54:52 +1000
  • Chris Norris
    signed 2021-07-09 18:42:21 +1000
    Chris Norris
  • fuchsia sims
    signed 2021-07-09 18:21:36 +1000
  • Anna Cadden
    signed 2021-07-08 15:21:19 +1000
  • Brigette Wright
    signed 2021-07-07 10:19:55 +1000
    Hi,

    I’m wanting to get involved with the tayakyna/Tarkine protest but unfortunately can’t make it out to the NW currently. I was hoping to be able to support the wonderful people out there by donating some food/meals. Would you be able to give me some information on how to do so?

    Many thanks,

    Brigette
  • Lisa Kidd
    signed 2021-07-04 20:51:45 +1000
    What is the best way to get involved in helping this campaign?
  • Bridget Jenkins
    signed 2021-07-04 18:04:51 +1000
    Do you need some supplies taken up this week? What sort of food /equipment do they need?
  • Emily Kinnear
    signed 2021-07-04 17:17:23 +1000