People may remember my fears re the Stuart Park mangroves. It seems that
they will be safe, at least for the forseeable future. However I've just
been told by Gerry Wood, President of the Litchfield Shire, that East Arm
(the Elizabeth River), Woods Inlet, and the two arms of West Arm are to
be dammed for future development, and as a consequence about 32% of the
existing mangroves in Darwin Harbour will go. This may affect the
viability of mangrove birds in the vicinity of Darwin and also other
birds that use mangroves as a refuge, Rainbow Pitta for one.
As soon as I find out more details I'll put them on email.
Regards
Denise
Denise Goodfellow (Lawungkurr Maralngurra)
Specialist Guide
Ph/fax 08 89818492
PO Box 39373
WINNELLIE NT 0821, AUSTRALIA
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