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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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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.

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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Sarah Pollock signed 2021-02-22 11:00:26 +1100

Hi,

I am a very passionate supporter of Mother Nature of I will be heading to Tasmania tomorrow evening for 3.5 weeks and would love to know if there is anything I can do on the frontline while I am there. Tarkine has suddenly been appearing in my life these past couple of weeks so I’m feeling very drawn to be there to do what I can. I’m happy to join and do what I can!

Kind Regards,

Sarah Pollock
3988 Gibson signed 2021-02-20 23:47:22 +1100
alice Johnson signed 2021-02-20 21:58:44 +1100
Abbey Johnson signed 2021-02-20 08:55:45 +1100

Abbey Johnson
Ruth Rosser signed 2021-02-20 01:11:20 +1100
Raine Sharpe signed 2021-02-15 17:46:57 +1100

I would love to have the opportunity to spend time with the blockade

doing whatever I’m capable of doing to protect the forests .
Maria Riedl signed 2021-02-15 09:40:22 +1100
Daniel Gerlach signed 2021-02-12 16:34:59 +1100
Caro Montero signed 2021-02-12 13:59:28 +1100

Vamos!!!💪 🌿
Graziano di Martino signed 2021-02-12 12:53:54 +1100
Suzanne McCullough signed 2021-02-11 07:44:44 +1100

I am totally dismayed by the Tasmanian governments continued determination to log in these ancient forests despite the global climatic calamities. We never learn and sadly financial greed takes precedence over environmental responsibility. As for a Chinese company polluting the Pieman river, I am disgusted that this can be allowed to happen. Sadly these events continue to occur not only in Australia but overseas. If only we could learn respect for our environment and protect it like indigenous communities hav e for centuries.
Brigitte Boll signed 2021-02-10 20:25:26 +1100

I like more info about the camp
Keith Hallam signed 2021-02-06 20:38:51 +1100
David Corsar signed 2021-02-05 21:21:58 +1100

I’d like information on joining the blockade please.
Carly Dober signed 2021-02-05 08:38:48 +1100

Carly Bianca Dober
Pia Om signed 2021-02-04 22:16:20 +1100
Alex Tsakirakis signed 2021-02-01 22:02:32 +1100

see you at the blockade
Brooke Sanderson signed 2021-01-30 23:19:51 +1100
Alice Hardinge signed 2021-01-29 10:59:48 +1100

See you at camp!
Melissa Tuliranta signed 2021-01-28 20:09:38 +1100
Nina Giblinwright signed 2021-01-28 15:11:47 +1100
Kimberley Eaton signed 2021-01-27 18:06:24 +1100
Dylan Rowbottom signed 2021-01-27 10:48:12 +1100
Stephen Frith signed 2021-01-27 10:32:33 +1100

i spent some time at the tarkine camp last year and would like to help again, im travelling (daintree home) and dont have a vehicle- seeking a lift .im happy to pay for fuel and supplies . i dont have a phone and despise social media ,so email only
Mon Ker signed 2021-01-27 08:42:51 +1100
Waltraud Haberberger signed 2021-01-25 21:23:14 +1100
Amy Castle signed 2021-01-24 00:42:12 +1100
Elaine Charkowski signed 2021-01-23 13:48:07 +1100
Avghi Gerondakis signed 2021-01-23 11:01:41 +1100
Toby Short signed 2021-01-23 09:36:30 +1100