Organisations Write In Support Of Sandra Lee
Tuesday, 28 August 2001, 12:40 am
Press Release: Royal Forest And Bird Protection Society
Leading Conservation Organisations Write In Support Of
Sandra Lee
New Zealand's leading conservation and
environmental organisations today expressed their confidence
in Conservation Minister, Sandra Lee and support for her
decision on GRD Macraes' proposed Reefton goldmine.
The
Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, ECO (Environment
and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand), Federated
Mountain Clubs, Buller Conservation Group and Greenpeace
sent a joint letter to the Prime Minister, Helen Clark.
"Sandra Lee's decision displayed intelligent analysis of
the issues, a deep understanding of conservation values, and
a real concern for the health of the environment and future
generations," the letter said.
"It was the only correct
decision possible under the Crown Minerals Act in relation
to land managed for conservation."
The groups said they
would oppose any efforts by GRD Macraes to have a "revised"
application approved. "Hard rock gold mining is
inappropriate in Victoria Conservation Park," they said.
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