NSW south coast residents battling to save unburnt bushland ask Sussan Ley to intervene
by Australian Associated Press from Environment | The Guardian on (#53G08)
Endangered species have sought refuge in forest slated for housing development, says Manyana community group
A dispute over plans by a property developer to raze a local forest on the bushfire-ravaged south coast of New South Wales has been escalated to the federal environment minister amid concerns the project could threaten endangered species.
Residents of Manyana have been protesting against plans by Ozy Homes to clear 20 hectares of unburnt mature-growth forest to make way for nearly 180 housing lots.
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