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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  • Cyran Severin
    signed 2021-07-02 18:15:32 +1000
    Humans are a pest species and we cause to much damage. We need to do better and protect our forests and bushland from further destruction.
  • Chris Haas
    signed 2021-07-01 23:08:37 +1000
  • Cara Lamanna
    signed 2021-07-01 19:23:53 +1000
  • Jemima Reddy
    signed 2021-07-01 14:21:33 +1000
  • Geordie Williamson
    signed 2021-06-29 08:59:39 +1000
  • Francheska Supomo
    signed 2021-06-27 12:46:34 +1000
    You guys are doing such amazing work! Would love to support by bringing supplies to you, I am travelling around this area at the moment.
  • Tracy Hohnke
    signed 2021-06-26 20:23:27 +1000
  • Emma Gibson
    signed 2021-06-26 08:58:50 +1000
  • Fiona Thompson
    signed 2021-06-25 09:23:19 +1000
    I’m interested in supporting this campaign on site at Tarkine/Takayna. So important to make a stand.
  • Nina Blackmore
    signed 2021-06-23 20:59:37 +1000
    Hey, we are on the spirit on our way to TAS and would love to help out at the blockade. We are looking for info on how to get there. Thanks :)
  • Michael Clausen
    signed 2021-06-23 20:17:31 +1000
    Looking for information on how I can help if I fly to Tasmania and come to the Takayna/ Tarkine in a couple of weeks
  • Daisy Ewing
    signed 2021-06-22 21:23:14 +1000
  • Pippa Coram
    signed 2021-06-22 18:30:03 +1000
  • Amy Buckerfield
    signed 2021-06-22 17:36:29 +1000
  • Marion Abraham
    signed 2021-06-21 10:27:56 +1000
    Hello, we are on our honeymoon on the west coast and want to come and lend support this Friday (25th) – what can we bring from Strahan that you guys could use? And what is the rough direction/GPS for the site? We have 4WD.

    Great work,

    XX Marion & James
  • Belinda Claveria
    signed 2021-06-20 21:21:14 +1000
    Please more info about the call out for enthusiastic bushwalkers to support the treesit
  • Emma Ferguson
    signed 2021-06-20 18:25:12 +1000
  • Judy Coram
    signed 2021-06-19 22:51:29 +1000
    I am hoping to become involved in the protest I am booked on the ferry to Devonport on the 24th June. I have worked for MSF for 10 years so am used to working in teams and adapting to difficult conditions

    Thanks

    Judy Coram
  • Kaye Wright
    signed 2021-06-19 11:04:07 +1000
  • Eleanor Hetharia
    signed 2021-06-18 23:15:58 +1000
  • Julie Sanderson
    signed 2021-06-18 21:26:17 +1000
  • Georgina Tew
    signed 2021-06-18 20:19:21 +1000
    I am a proud Pakana woman and watching this is breaking my heart. I want to help fight for country.
  • Gus Higgins
    signed 2021-06-18 19:35:48 +1000
    Blockade visit
  • kellie Watkins
    signed 2021-06-18 10:02:54 +1000
  • Eva McGregor
    signed 2021-06-17 21:33:56 +1000
  • Lisa Mcleod
    signed 2021-06-16 12:54:50 +1000
    I’m heading up from Hobart.

    What’s an address for my GPS?

    I’ve actually arrived but am unable to find the camp.

    No locals seem to know about the protests.

    Will wait in the area till I get a response.

    Can’t find a mobile contact on your website.
  • Kinchem Hegedus
    signed 2021-06-15 22:12:55 +1000
    I’m planning to go to takayna in a couple of weeks
  • Sandie Pulver
    signed 2021-06-15 10:16:06 +1000
  • Lara Merrett
    signed 2021-06-14 17:25:30 +1000
  • Jaxon Stickler
    signed 2021-06-12 16:28:40 +1000
    Jaxon Stickler