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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  • Jorj Lowrey
    signed 2021-01-22 10:28:15 +1100
    We have to join forces, right across Australia, just as we did with the “NO DAMS” campaign, and put an end once and for all to the annihilation of irreplaceable habitat. How can we stand by and lose one more species? The orange-bellied parrot, for one, is teetering on the brink. We should be RESTORING our forests, not cutting them down! And it shouldn’t just be up to the handful of protesters who give up their lives to stand in the way of machinery. (I’m sure they’d rather be in their warm homes, comfortable, earning their wages, being with friends and family like you and me).
  • Ben webb
    signed 2021-01-22 09:17:47 +1100
    see you there
  • Charles Randles
    signed 2021-01-22 04:24:51 +1100
  • Jared Lowndes
    signed 2021-01-21 23:56:23 +1100
  • Anna Zerafa
    signed 2021-01-21 16:45:22 +1100
    NOW is time to stop the logging of our ancient forests, I’m so grateful to Foundations such as yours who take action and give a dam! I was happy to hear about the outcome with the Swift parrots. I live in the Hunter Valley in an area where the green swift parrot migrates to in winter. Thank you to all involved!
  • Jose Ruiz
    signed 2021-01-21 16:09:06 +1100
    Hello! I would like to help at the frontline blockade!

    Cheers
  • Eliza Kloser
    signed 2021-01-21 14:27:38 +1100
  • Ian Franks
    signed 2021-01-21 13:33:33 +1100
  • Deborah Barton
    signed 2021-01-21 12:35:37 +1100
    I would like to help in any way I can.
  • Rose Ertler
    signed 2021-01-21 11:40:08 +1100
  • Gabrielle McIntee
    signed 2021-01-21 11:09:19 +1100
  • Helen Moriarty
    signed 2021-01-20 15:30:48 +1100
  • Tim Jones
    signed 2021-01-17 19:17:27 +1100
  • Jonathan Bird
    signed 2021-01-16 21:37:43 +1100
  • Samuel Dunn
    signed 2021-01-16 12:14:26 +1100
  • Ashley Dunn
    signed 2021-01-16 12:11:05 +1100
  • Leena Butler
    signed 2021-01-12 09:57:04 +1100
    Will be there 26the Jan. 2021
  • Chester Smith
    signed 2021-01-11 15:50:15 +1100
  • Lila Meleisea
    signed 2021-01-11 09:39:43 +1100
  • Lorraine Egan
    signed 2021-01-10 12:46:12 +1100
    you are inspirational
  • Waka Kinjo
    signed 2021-01-09 16:37:26 +1100
    care for Animals homes,, we can grow our own… Stop Native Forest Logging is important for ALL our Health & Longevity
  • Karen Weldrick
    signed 2021-01-09 09:11:01 +1100
  • haydn Woitkowiak
    signed 2021-01-08 10:50:40 +1100
  • Glenda Marteene
    signed 2021-01-08 00:15:00 +1100
    Hi there. I am happy to take supplies and people. I also plan to stay and defend.
  • Laz Kubenk
    followed this page 2021-01-07 21:09:53 +1100
  • Laz Kubenk
    signed 2021-01-07 21:09:06 +1100
    Hi I can arrive 26th January and will be able to stay about 10 days for the first visit. Looking forward to being out there.
  • Bruce Clapham
    signed 2021-01-07 19:38:26 +1100
  • Freya Kelly
    signed 2021-01-07 15:39:00 +1100
  • Catherine Keet
    signed 2021-01-07 13:43:45 +1100
    I’ve visited this pristine region for my 50th birthday back in 2012. I cannot imagine loggers can consider clearing this incredible forest.
  • Harley Reynolds
    signed 2021-01-06 17:09:38 +1100