David ... The NPA is not jumping on any
bandwagon here. It has a well -established national park proposal for Goonoo and
is totally supported in this wish by Dubbo Field Nats. We have conducted formal
biodiversity surveys of the forest and have excellent information. Much of that
work had the full support of NPWS people, Aust Museum people, field ecologists,
etc. Good to warn the general birding population but the camapign is well
sourced. Our arguments are within the context of a Western RACAC process within
NSW and are in order to protect 15% of all forest types. NPA has a Western
campaign. in conjunction with WWF, and looks forward to any support in can
get.
Brian Everingham
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