the document Rosemary refers to (The Canberra Plan: Towards our second
century) is available online at http://www.canberraplan.act.gov.au/ as a
PDF or Word document. there is an online feedback form available.
Sandra Henderson
> If anyone has the time to apply greater input & pressure to this situation
> I'll mention a document that was 'found' in one of the libraries, The
> Canberra Plan: Towards our second century. There is an A4 form associated
> with this entitled Have your say on Canberra's future.* The apparent
> idea is that the documents will enable community conversations about
> Canberra's future.
> There is a section A Sustainable future which includes " Acted to further
> protect our native grasslands and red gum areas by committing more land to
> the network of Canberra Nature Reserves. The reserves at Goorooyarroo and
> Callum Brae are high-quality additions, and with their inclusion 54 per
> cent of the ACT is now protected bushland." (page 90) There is also
> mention of the Eastlake development which "will recognise the
> environmental importance of Jerrabomberra Wetlands, protect existing land
> uses and reflect the cultural and historical significance of the area". Of
> "yellow box-red gum grassy woodlands...its ongoing protection from urban
> development is important for the ACT, the region and the nation." And
> there's mention of Kinlyside, Kama, Aranda, Lawson & Newline (page 96)
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> COG members know enough about recent planning directions to read through
> the greenwash in this document whether it relates to ecological issues or
> other matters of significance to Canberra & regional residents. It
> wouldn't hurt to reiterate in responses over tree destruction, that the
> constant death of a thousand cuts permitted & perpetrated on parts of
> nature reserves, suburban open spaces & even our actual suburbs' ambiences
> is diametrically opposed to the stated aims of this document & many
> previously published reports, reviews and election promises.
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> The document has very slender Contact details. Canberra Connect is cited
> 13 22 81 and http://www.act.gov.au You can guess who wrote the foreword.
> I have tried asking what 'community conversation' advertising about this
> plan has been implemented but have had no reply as yet.
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> Thanks for your time
> Rosemary
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